This On Farm Story video from AgriHQ follows John and Ruby Foley, who converted their Island Cliff farm to dairy in 2013, during a period of low payout, and built forward-thinking technology into the operation from the outset.
John and Ruby use sensors to track cow health and GPS guidance to spread fertiliser accurately. They also manage farm waste efficiently. Technology sits at the centre of how they run a modern, productive dairy operation.
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