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Why you should invest now to get the most out of EID technology on-farm

Farmers are being encouraged to start investing in EID systems now to get the most out of the technology before it becomes mandatory in 2027

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An EID system linked to farm management software can cattle management much easier, says Johnny Mackey.
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An EID system linked to farm management software can cattle management much easier, says Johnny Mackey.

While only five to 10% of the UK's beef and dairy farms currently use electric ID (EID) tags as a management option, Defra's announcement earlier this year will see EID tags become mandatory in England...

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