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We are thinking of putting 1 robot in and have been and look at both Lely and GEA robots and had reps or from both. There are advantages/ disadvantages and things we like on both makes. Is there any farmers that have put either makes in Lely or GEA that could give some advice on how they have...

How are people rearing their calves? I’m moving back to the family farm to work and looking at a few options to improve their calf rearing. They currently are in groups of 4 and fed on a bucket feeder till weaned, with access to hay, cake and water after weaning. Where I have been working we...

Peoples thoughts on bolusing lambs? I’m looking for advice on what and if people bolus their lambs. We lamb about 160 poll Dorset ewes throughout December/January and this year we might look to bolus the lambs with agrimin 24/7 smartrace for lambs. Is it worth it/any good? Thanks

We are looking to put a new 10/20 GEA parlour in and having spoke with the rep he's said about looking into the grants available. My dad has asked me to find out some more information on what grants are out there but he's not good with technology so has asked me to look but I don't know where to...

Looking to put a new parlour in for when I go home to milk on the family farm. I currently milk in a GEA 20:20 herringbone parlour and quite like it. What are people's thought on fullwood, GEA and dairy mater parlours?

I'm looking for farm work in the Cheltenham/Gloucestershire area. Willingg to learn and do whatever it takes. Previous experience from family run farm.