Dairy at Ten Boer in the Netherlands with robotic milking, feeding and methane digester.
Auto feeding hoppers deliver custom rations to separate mobs of cattle.
Feeding system loaded to keep ration up to cattle.
Methane digestor which processes all the manure on site requires the addition of externally sourced carbohydrates eg. hay cut from nearby roadsides.
Ah yes - have seen a couple of farms like this. Enjoying the trip down memory lane. Loved the story too about how you, and now the boys, enjoy the book about Hendrika the Cow. To me - that is the essence of travel - when the big wide world comes alive. Looooving all the bike photos too - if it wasn't for the Swanston St hill I would be investing in one of those girly step through bikes! :) love to all, A. xx
ReplyDeleteCome on Anne.
ReplyDeleteSwanston St hill??????? You should be able to ride over that little bump in high heels, tight skirt and a double bass on your back whilst drinking a glass of Moet.
now that doesnt make me think that we could ever over capitalise on automation. that sort of dairy farming is so far from what we are used to seeing in aust its not funny
ReplyDeletedaniel