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fromIndependent
7 hours ago

'I had notions that I could do this on the side but it is very much a full-time job' - the Westmeath dairy couple selling their milk from vending machines

The Nallys hit a few snags when they started selling their own milk direct to the customer but now their machines are shifting 500L a week and they are supplying two local supermarkets
Food & drink
fromwww.esquire.com
14 hours ago

Pennsylvania Farmers Can't Find Labor. Now, Why Is That?

In Tioga County, where President Donald Trump won 75 percent of the vote in 2024, farmers are losing patience with the White House's promise of a quick solution for farm workers do. Their urgent need is highlighted by stories like those of a multigenerational dairy farm that sold off all its dairy cows because the owner could not find workers and another where a farmer's job listings have received no responses.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Cork dairy farmer becomes first female FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Aileen Sheehan is the first female winner of the competition's 27-year history and urges women in agriculture to step forward.
Food & drink
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Special Cheeses Now on Sale for Rainbow Grocery's 50th Anniversary - San Francisco Bay Times

Rainbow Grocery Co-op celebrates its 50th Anniversary with special cheese sales featuring notable selections from small-scale humane-certified dairy farms.
fromFortune
2 months ago

AI on the farm: The startup helping farmers slash losses and improve cows' health

"We're addressing the lameness issue, which is a big issue at lots and lots of dairies. They reckon 30% of all cows don't walk as well as they should do."
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Dublin's agritech company Antler Bio lands 3.6M

Antler Bio is a great example, combining biology and technology to help reshape the global food system. Their work supports animal welfare, enhances farm efficiency, and leads to improved nutrition for consumers.
European startups
#sustainability
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Less farmland is going for organic crops as costs and other issues take root

Farmers like Jeremy Brown prioritize sustainability over organic certification, emphasizing environmentally sound practices in dairy production.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Agriculture

Less farmland is going for organic crops as costs and other issues take root

Dairy cows can play a vital role in sustainable agriculture and climate change solutions.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
4 months ago

How automation has improved productivity and freed up time on this Meath dairy farm

Technology has revolutionized dairy farming at Meade Farm, simplifying management tasks.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Darragh McCullough: Why the shrinking national herd isn't the crisis some think it is

The ongoing decline of Ireland's national herd, including a substantial drop in dairy cow numbers, signals a shift in agricultural practices rather than a mere downturn in farming.
UK news
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