Germany’s EuroTier farm show showcases all kinds of new equipment and technology geared for livestock production. While the biennial event was cancelled during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic, it was back in business for the 2022 show. The four-day event held in Hanover drew about 106,000 people from 141 countries. While attendance numbers were down […] Read more
From feeding calves to milking sheep
New European barn technology showcased
Hundreds of new ideas featured at EuroTier farm show
It’s been a difficult time for large agri-shows to make a comeback since being cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Germany’s EuroTier certainly tried its best. Visitor numbers were down to about 106,000 from 141 countries over the four-day event in Hanover, but organizers of the show held every two years seemed content given the […] Read more
Producing beef over a million acres
It’s a good year for producing cattle in Australia’s Northern Territory
There’s no doubt about it — the ongoing increase in beef prices has been a welcome boost to the coffers of the Tipperary Group of cattle stations in Australia’s Northern Territory. However, general manager David Connolly knows he can’t rest on his laurels as the situation could change at any time if market dynamics follow […] Read more
Beef/dairy crosses fit Danish veal program
Calves are raised under high animal welfare standards
More dairy farmers are starting to use sexed beef semen to crossbreed with their herds to produce a calf with added value. And that’s exactly the animal Danish beef farmer Kristian Sorensen wants to purchase for his Tranbjerg Ostergaard farm located near the town of Arre in Jutland, western Denmark. Each year Kristian produces around […] Read more
New beef house for finishing cattle
In a part of the world that receives 30 to 40 inches of rain per year, it’s common practice to finish beef cattle indoors
A young farmer and agricultural contractor in Northern Ireland has built a high-tech livestock house in which to finish beef cattle, with emphasis on safety. With so many farm accidents with livestock these days, when James Kennedy, 27, needed a new beef house, he decided it must be safe to work in and last his […] Read more
Northern Ireland livestock producer embraces online sales
When COVID cut into on-farm sales, this producer took his bred heifers and sheep to the buyers
Hosting annual on-farm sales of breeding beef heifers and sheep proved to be a success for Northern Ireland farmer James Alexander. But when COVID hit he then turned to online sales with an auctioneer selling the animals live as they were paraded through the ring on the farm, though with no ringside audience. Following a […] Read more
Manufacturers feature crimpers and electric feeders
Electric power silage carts and feeder trucks in Europe
As well as robotic feeding systems, visitors to recent EuroTier trade shows learned about the developments in electric-powered ration feeders and the increased popularity of crimping grain. German manufacturer Siloking has several self-propelled diet feeders including one that focuses on using renewable energy to power itself. The eSilokamm machine comes complete with a cab offering […] Read more
Poachers slaughter cattle on pasture
South African farmers frustrated as livestock killings intensify
Editors Note: There are always some challenges no matter where you farm, but for this South African dairy and beef producer, it is the midnight raid by meat hunters who slaughter cattle right on pasture that’s causing concern. Even though he has 10 night-time security staff members, it is still difficult to keep up with […] Read more
Battling the Scottish weather and EU three-crop rule
Beef operation includes two-year-old ‘store’ cattle for finishing
Farming in the northwest of Scotland can be tough enough given the somewhat challenging weather, but having to fight over which crops to plant is an added hassle. Mike Martin runs Garguston Farm at Muir of Ord on the Black Isle peninsula, with his sons Ali and Johnnie operating a mixed crop and beef enterprise. […] Read more
Greek beef feeder favours Romanian ‘Blues’
Farm aims for improved efficiency in a competitive market
Consumers in Greece love their beef, creating a high year-round demand for the protein source. To feed this demand there are a number of larger beef-fattening units set up around the country, supplying the meat to both private customers and wholesalers. However, Greek beef farmers say the recent financial crisis in the country has hurt […] Read more
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