Here we look at the latest developments in dairy equipment technology, milking systems and controlling costs.

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To robot or not to robot in Laois
Aidan Brennan
Aidan Brennan reports from the Irish Grassland Association summer dairy tour to Laois, where a discussion took place on the merits of robots over herringbone milking parlours.
To robot or not to robot in Laois
Cheap and effective additions to milking parlours
4 August 2024 Dairy Equipment
Cheap and effective additions to milking parlours
Thomas Condon outlines five low-cost additions to milking parlours that are simple, effective and improve efficiency.
Low confidence halts dairy investments
3 August 2024 Dairy Equipment
Low confidence halts dairy investments
The high cost of investment and lack of Government supports is putting people off making the investments in milking equipment
Lack of government support impacts investment
Aidan Brennan looks at the dairy related investments that are available for funding under TAMS III and the impact of the changes to VAT rules.
31 July 2024 Dairy Equipment
CattleEye looks for lameness and body condition
The technology company has recently been acquired by GEA and can be fitted to any make or model of milking parlour.
31 July 2024 Dairy Equipment
VAT changes to have serious implications for investment
Aidan Brennan says that the recent changes to the interpretation of the VAT rules means that many farmers will be out of pocket and investment will be postponed.
3 January 2024 Dairy Equipment
Improving quality of life and cow flow with simple crush and drafting facilities
Dairy Specialist Declan Collins visits Willie and Tommy Costigan in Johnstown, Co Killkenny, to have a look at their new handling facilities.
3 January 2024 Dairy Equipment
SenseHub Dairy Ecosystem expands to help farmers improve milk quality
Dairy specialist Declan Collins attends the launch of new milking equipment by MSD.
3 January 2024 Dairy Equipment