Cows are fed a ration mixed from crops grown on the farm. Photo: Chris McCullough
To offset his costs and be more self-sustainable in feed production, a Danish dairy farmer is growing the majority of the crops required for the herd on his farm. While dairy farmers worldwide continue to receive high prices for their milk, they are also paying out heavy expenses for feed and energy.
That’s why 72-year-old Holger Hedelund Poulsen has been growing as much of his feed requirements as possible, saving money on costs, which has been a real benefit these past few months.
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