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Can you graze cows with robots? Two UK dairy farms share their setups

Grazing and robots can go hand in hand, with the right setup. Two farmers share how they've adapted systems to get the most from grass and technology

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Wiltshire farmer George Dalton believes robotics perfectly complements his forage-focused autumn block calving system, facilitating effective paddock grazing and optimising cow performance
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Wiltshire farmer George Dalton believes robotics perfectly complements his forage-focused autumn block calving system, facilitating effective paddock grazing and optimising cow performance

Whether farmers simply want to turn cows out or adopt intensive rotational grazing, robotic milking provides the flexibility to graze in a way that meets specific farm requirements. Two dairy farmers...

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