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John might go micro dairying...... kind of.....
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<blockquote data-quote="Tim G" data-source="post: 7198121" data-attributes="member: 117"><p>An interesting thread [USER=204]@JohnGalway[/USER], I'm looking forward to seeing your project progressing.</p><p></p><p>A few points I'd raise, and these are by no means criticism. I don't know what the legislation regarding raw milk is like in Ireland but base my comments on the rules for England & Wales.</p><p>You are going to need a clean water supply and have it tested. Not just for washing, cows drinking dirty water won't produce clean milk.</p><p>Milk needs to be cooled quickly after milking. Bear this in mind if going for in field milking, as you will need it cooling before you get back to the buildings.</p><p>Sales routes for raw milk (here at least) are very restricted. We can sell ourselves from the farm gate, mail order or registered milkman, or at an approved farmers market. The person selling at the farmers market either has to be the business owner or someone who is involved with the milk production (you can't employ someone to just sell it). We aren't even allowed to deliver it ourselves. No selling to other retailers.</p><p>The holistic approach would be a good selling point.</p><p>I don't know your area at all but looking at Google maps there doesn't looking like much population. Is there enough demand?</p><p>You said you have a city of 60,000 50 miles away, how will they buy milk? I'm 50/60 miles from London and not many of them come here for milk. Everyone wants it delivered, and for free!</p><p>Get a relief milker! And make sure they milk at least once a week.</p><p>Only go for Jerseys if you have the patience of a Saint.</p><p>Only deal with the public if you have the patience to deal with Jerseys!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tim G, post: 7198121, member: 117"] An interesting thread [USER=204]@JohnGalway[/USER], I'm looking forward to seeing your project progressing. A few points I'd raise, and these are by no means criticism. I don't know what the legislation regarding raw milk is like in Ireland but base my comments on the rules for England & Wales. You are going to need a clean water supply and have it tested. Not just for washing, cows drinking dirty water won't produce clean milk. Milk needs to be cooled quickly after milking. Bear this in mind if going for in field milking, as you will need it cooling before you get back to the buildings. Sales routes for raw milk (here at least) are very restricted. We can sell ourselves from the farm gate, mail order or registered milkman, or at an approved farmers market. The person selling at the farmers market either has to be the business owner or someone who is involved with the milk production (you can't employ someone to just sell it). We aren't even allowed to deliver it ourselves. No selling to other retailers. The holistic approach would be a good selling point. I don't know your area at all but looking at Google maps there doesn't looking like much population. Is there enough demand? You said you have a city of 60,000 50 miles away, how will they buy milk? I'm 50/60 miles from London and not many of them come here for milk. Everyone wants it delivered, and for free! Get a relief milker! And make sure they milk at least once a week. Only go for Jerseys if you have the patience of a Saint. Only deal with the public if you have the patience to deal with Jerseys! [/QUOTE]
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