Sustainability key for future of Lancashire dairy unit

A new rapid exit parlour has contributed to rising milk yields and improved cow health for Harry Roper, who is now planning to take cow numbers up to 400 in the not too distant future. Hannah Noble reports.

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Sustainability key for future of Lancashire dairy unit

A new rapid exit parlour has contributed to rising milk yields and improved cow health for Harry Roper, who is now planning to take cow numbers up to 400 in the not too distant future. Hannah Noble reports....

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