dairy

It's a bit of a long shot but I am looking for a 7000 to 8500 litre milk tank. Ideally a direct expansion model. I can remove if preferred. Will take with or without condenser. I'm located in Galway but will travel for a suitable tank. Thanks for looking 👍

Hi all. Long time stalker, first time poster. I have a question for those more knowledgeable than me. I am entering dairy farming next year and I'm in the process of pricing milking parlours as well as considering second hand machines. My question I suppose is how people rate the different makes...

Hi guys, I am looking to gather details on farmers' experience and knowledge around using disinfectants on the farm. This research will help guide laboratory work to evaluate the efficiency of these disinfectants in preventing the growth of harmful bacteria. You can respond to the survey link...

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Hi there lads and ladies I don't know if this is a stupid idea or what but I was thinking of starting milking on a small/medium scale 25 to 30 cows I am 40 and married with 4 kids from 4 to 14 and we both have full time jobs. We have decent pay but money from milking would help with college for...

Hi all. I am currently restoring a vintage Gascoignes Bucket Plant. Parts are becoming next to impossible to find and I would like to know would any of you have parts lying about for these machines or would know of any older Gascoigne dealers carrying old stock. Thanks.

No sign of rain for the next week.. wont be much grass left anywhere when it does come .. need to be planning now so that theres still a small bit of grass in diet. Atm we are zerograzing up 12kg of grass a day along with 3kg of a 16% nut but running out of grass on the outfarm to zerograze so...

Hi lads, I’m just wondering what people think about changing from beef and sheep to milking 60 cows on 53 acres which is rented ? There is exiting sheds on the farm that can be modified to suit. Only thing needed would be a tank for a holding yard. Some Extra Roadway would also be a help for...

Hi there, Fairly new to the forum, but I've seen you guys have an awesome community here, so I'm after your help with my uni project. The project is covering factors effecting conception rates in cattle, both beef and dairy. So any beef or dairy producers, your help would be greatly...