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New behaviour analysis drives herd productivity
Pioneering behaviour analysis software has been used by the Hyslop family to offset labour challenges and provide the data needed to make decisions that have increased yield at a time when performance margins have been tightened throughout dairying.
John Deere and DeLaval launch groundbreaking Milk Sustainability Center
TUMBA, Sweden and Walldorf, Germany, 1 October 2024. – Today John Deere and DeLaval launch the Milk Sustainability Center, an innovative digital ecosystem designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of dairy farming operations.
4 years with robots brings whole system benefits
The installation of DeLaval VMS V300 robots in 2019 paved the way for David Luxton and his family to realise system benefits throughout the farm by managing fixed costs more efficiently and focusing on generating more milk with lower operating costs.
DeLaval introduces a new feed distribution robot as part of its total feeding solution
DeLaval has expanded its robotic offer to include the OptiWagon™, a new electric autonomous feed distribution robot.
Robots multiplying at Buckinghamshire farm
DeLaval VMS V310 milking robots were chosen by Chilton Home Farms Ltd manager Mark Woodin to milk the 250 herd of Holsteins in 2023 to manage 2 herds across 2 farms. The installation was carried out by specialists TH White following Mr Woodin’s decision to install five of the robots with the aim of growing the herd to 280.
Grazing system boosts milk for organic farm
Building a new shed, installing three DeLaval robots and implementing a unique grazing system has seen an organic farm increase its milk yield by 15 percent over the last five years. The hybrid grazing and automated milking system has also improved cow health and enabled the herd to spend more time at pasture.
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John & Ivor Sweetnam - VMS™ V300 milking robot
Tuesday November 5, 2024 - Co. Cork
