#dairy-farming

#dairy-farming

Tompkins, who is the third generation to run his family's 234-hectare (600-acre) farm in the Vale of York, can produce milk for about 40p a litre from his 500-strong herd of black and white Holstein cows. However, he is being paid only 29p a litre by his milk processor, leaving him operating at a loss, despite trying to run his business as efficiently as possible.

The Nallys hit a few snags when they started selling their own milk direct to the customer but now their machines are shifting 500L a week and they are supplying two local supermarkets

In Tioga County, where President Donald Trump won 75 percent of the vote in 2024, farmers are losing patience with the White House's promise of a quick solution for farm workers do. Their urgent need is highlighted by stories like those of a multigenerational dairy farm that sold off all its dairy cows because the owner could not find workers and another where a farmer's job listings have received no responses.

"We're addressing the lameness issue, which is a big issue at lots and lots of dairies. They reckon 30% of all cows don't walk as well as they should do."

Antler Bio is a great example, combining biology and technology to help reshape the global food system. Their work supports animal welfare, enhances farm efficiency, and leads to improved nutrition for consumers.

The ongoing decline of Ireland's national herd, including a substantial drop in dairy cow numbers, signals a shift in agricultural practices rather than a mere downturn in farming.