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Robotic Milking Farming Note
In Holland, around 15% of dairy farms milk through robots. Sales of robots in the UK are a long way behind this, but it is an increasing market. Dairying is a difficult sector to attract workers to, and the average age of UK dairy farmers is increasing. Does this open a window of opportunity for robotic milking systems in the UK?
This 2-part Farming Note covers:
- Productivity and lifespan of a robot
- Considerations before you install robots
- Cow flow options
- Grazing cow management
- The current robot market
Issued February 2012.
About Kingshay Farming Notes
Since 1991 Kingshay has been publishing Farming Notes on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farm business. These briefings provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most important and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our Farming Notes is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and save you time.
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