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Cows shaken but not stirred

Cows shaken but not stirred

Apparently earthquake damage can be clearly seen around the yard at Lincoln University Dairy Farm, in South Island, New Zealand. The September 2010 earthquake happened during morning milking – knocking the power out. Several cows in the yard fell over but none was...
Is grass a greener biofuel?

Is grass a greener biofuel?

The three year Grassohol research project is nearing its end and we wait to hear if it is possible to run buses economically on fuel made from high sugar perennial ryegrasses. The work is being carried out by researchers at IBERS, Aberystwyth, UK and eight partners,...
Mary’s diary a great read!

Mary’s diary a great read!

Mary Quicke’s Diary is always a satisfying read, as much as eating her award winning cheeses! Monthly updates on what is happening in Devon, inform her customers about life on the farm in easy-to-understand, often evocative language. Like this one about her cows this...
Mary’s diary a great read!

Mary’s diary a great read!

Mary Quicke’s Diary is always a satisfying read, as much as eating her award winning cheeses! Monthly updates on what is happening in Devon, inform her customers about life on the farm in easy-to-understand, often evocative language. Like this one about her cows this...

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