Case study: David Kidd, Booth Hall Farm, Quernmore, Lancaster

Installing an automated milk feeder has been part of one Lancashire dairy farm’s drive to future-proof the business.

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Case study: David Kidd, Booth Hall Farm, Quernmore, Lancaster

Installing an automated milk feeder has been part of one Lancashire dairy farm's drive to future-proof the business. The ability to feed higher volumes of milk safely and not being tied to a set feeding...

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