Smart farming

Rooftop solar panels are not the only available solutions for dairy farmers; solar panels could also be effectively installed on agricultural land. Photo: Canva<span class=""> </span>

09-07 | Article

Solar situation on European dairy farms

The dairy industry is adopting new technological revolution including augmented reality, infrared thermography, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, electronic 3D motion detectors, deep learning, 5G technology, and cloud computing to detect mastitis. Photos: Canva

27-06 | Article

8 smart methods for dairy cow mastitis detection

Apart from brushes, enrichment opportunities in the dairy sector have been limited. Photo: Henk Riswick

22-04 | News

Researchers assess environmental enrichment for dairy cows

By emphasising ease of use, practicality, and resilience against the unique challenges faced by dairy farming, dairy tech can not only meet but exceed the expectations of modern dairy producers. Photo: Canva

02-04 | Expert opinion

Has Apple raised expectations too high for dairy tech?

Although the dairy industry of Quebec is the largest in Canada, in Ontario there are 171 licensed cow and goat dairy processors, plus additional sheep and buffalo dairy processors. Photo: Canva

21-02 | News

Canadian dairy sector gets boost to modernise and address labour shortage

“Our GreenFeed units allow us to undertake robust and practical research that can be used by farmers to ensure that a product that they may wish to use on their farm has data to demonstrate its effect on methane production, is safe and ultimately cost-effective,” said Professor Liam Sinclair, Director of the Animal Science Research Centre at Harper Adams. Photo: Canva

17-01 | News

UK gov support: Monitoring methane in individual cows

6 major food producers launch the Dairy Methane Action Alliance

21-12-2023 | News

6 major food producers launch the Dairy Methane Action Alliance

The Lely Vector MFR is another durable feed pusher robot with an accessible drive and electrical components, stainless-steel bin and auger, and galvanized bumper.

12-12-2023 | Article

Robotic feeding: Save time, reduce labour, achieve higher sustainability

Best practices

18-12 | Expert opinion

Debunking a myth: ‘You can’t successfully import foreign cattle breeds into Africa’

25-04 | Article

5 top tips to avoid drop in milk quality at turnout

20-03 | Article

Best biosecurity practices on dairy farms

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