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Many without a next generation might find that joint ventures could offer them many benefits
been a number of examples of existing dairy farmers coming together to set up bigger, joint venture businesses, such as Dolphenby Farming Partners, the 2014 Farmers Weekly dairy farmers of the year. These don’t have to be 50/50, but most of the best ones are.
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Written agreement a priority I have been involved recently with an 80 cow pedigree Holstein breeder who, with no family to take on the farm and wishing to wind down, have taken in a new entrant as a partner. Max and Jenny Burrow had spent many years running their Burwhin herd, one of the reasons they didn’t want to stop was they didn’t want to see their years of work dispersed. They now have an equity partner, releasing some cash for them, but retaining an interest in the herd, in fact picking up the best heifer prize at Bentham Auction’s Christmas show and sale.
The one thing all of these structures need is trust between both parties and an agreed farming plan.
As someone working with dairy farmers of all sizes and systems I firmly believe that joint ventures in the dairy industry can
provide benefits for existing farmers and opportunities to new entrants. Many without a next generation chomping at the bit might find joint ventures could offer them many benefits.
Aintree Holsteins, Richard Pilkington.
210 cows with a strong emphasis on cow families and longevity.
“We began using Udder Comfort over 3 years ago. Initially using it on fresh heifers then we began using it on all fresh cows too. We fi nd it is a great aid in encouraging blood fl ow around the udder and oedema is all but gone in the fi rst week of lactation. Heifers and cows get a better start as they become more comfortable and into full milk production quickly. We also use Udder Comfort as a valuable aid to our milking routine using it as an alternative to antibiotic tubes on cows, as a consequence.
On the other end of the scale if a cow has a hard quarter Udder Comfort takes the swelling away and helps to clear up the cases quickly and less antibiotic is required. As an all round aid to our milking routine Udder Comfort has proved its worth over and over again and we will continue to use it”.
52 THE JOURNAL APRIL 2015 New to UK Market:
Every now and then some new product causes excitement at KiwiKit. This is it! Udder Comfort is a natural blend of essential oils. Spray on the udder in small quantities twice a day for a few days. Results become evident almost immediately. Udder Comfort - serious help with the challenge of longevity, productive life and udder management.
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KiwiKit Ltd.
Contact us for more details. Tel: 01584 879959 Justin Rees: 07870 517729 John Davies: 07971 262772
www.kiwikit.co.uk
produced by: Udder Comfort 13473 Country Rd 18
K0C 2H0 Williamsburg Ontario, Canada
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