This herd have some big changes to adapt to in the next few weeks as they are about to move into a robotic milking parlour.
After visiting over 30 dairy farms on four continents this is the first time I've seen shiny new stainless steel being installed this season. The low international dairy market of 2008-9 appears to have put a lot of plans on hold.
Pastures waiting to dry out to begin the seasons silage harvest.
