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The demand for fresh milk in mostly all developing countries encourages investment in dairy farming. Where in African countries the land tenure often takes the form of a lease, investors co-invest into the farming operations as well as being the leaseholder. For dairy farming as a complex and holistic agricultural system, know-how and specific expertise is key to the success of such investments. Bles Dairies is the technical partner for investors to provide all that essential know-how necessary throughout the process. For an investment fund, Bles Dairies is their technical partner in dairy and beef projects. Since September 1st 2019, ...

The demand for fresh milk in mostly all developing countries encourages investment in dairy farming. Where in African countries the land tenure often takes the form of a lease, investors co-invest into the farming operations as well as being the leaseholder. For dairy farming as a complex and holistic agricultural system, know-how and specific expertise is key to the success of such investments. Bles Dairies is the technical partner for investors to provide all that essential know-how necessary throughout the process. For an investment fund, Bles Dairies is their technical partner in dairy and beef projects. Since September 1st 2019, ...

The Impact of Corona The enormous impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is overwhelming. One way or another, the outbreak reaches everyone, anywhere. Now we realize more than ever that globalization also has its downside. Taking care of each other and having trust in government policies, scientific research and healthcare institutes is now most essential. Therefore, I feel a deep respect for all the healthcare providers and I believe we should give them a great digital standing ovation. Every country in the world is fighting its own battle against this unpredictable and invisible enemy. I am sure that we can win ...

The Impact of Corona The enormous impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is overwhelming. One way or another, the outbreak reaches everyone, anywhere. Now we realize more than ever that globalization also has its downside. Taking care of each other and having trust in government policies, scientific research and healthcare institutes is now most essential. Therefore, I feel a deep respect for all the healthcare providers and I believe we should give them a great digital standing ovation. Every country in the world is fighting its own battle against this unpredictable and invisible enemy. I am sure that we can win ...

Bles Dairies has taken the initiative to establish Triple Dairy, a knowledge company that specialises in a modern approach to transfer knowledge and knowhow. With its strong partners Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Aeres Group, Triple Dairy provides a solution to the high demand for both practical knowledge and necessary steps to comply with future development of the dairy sector worldwide. Triple Dairy not only organizes inspiring dairy courses for international dairy farmers and professionals in the Netherlands. It also coaches Dutch farmers in their transition to the future circular farming. Challenges related to climate and environment need adaption ...

Bles Dairies has taken the initiative to establish Triple Dairy, a knowledge company that specialises in a modern approach to transfer knowledge and knowhow. With its strong partners Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Aeres Group, Triple Dairy provides a solution to the high demand for both practical knowledge and necessary steps to comply with future development of the dairy sector worldwide. Triple Dairy not only organizes inspiring dairy courses for international dairy farmers and professionals in the Netherlands. It also coaches Dutch farmers in their transition to the future circular farming. Challenges related to climate and environment need adaption ...

After nearly 3 months in South-Western Uganda, Mark Woltheus is almost at the end of his internship for Bles Dairies Consultancy. Mark’s goal was to determine the cost price of milk production at 32 Lead Farms (i.e. large-scale dairy farms) participating in the Pearl Dairy Development Program. Bles Dairies Consultancy leads this Dairy Development Program that aims to increase the milk intake by a leading milk processing plant from 200T litre per day to over 1 million litre per day. In close cooperation with the extension workers, Mark collected actual data on costs and income in order to determine the ...

After nearly 3 months in South-Western Uganda, Mark Woltheus is almost at the end of his internship for Bles Dairies Consultancy. Mark’s goal was to determine the cost price of milk production at 32 Lead Farms (i.e. large-scale dairy farms) participating in the Pearl Dairy Development Program. Bles Dairies Consultancy leads this Dairy Development Program that aims to increase the milk intake by a leading milk processing plant from 200T litre per day to over 1 million litre per day. In close cooperation with the extension workers, Mark collected actual data on costs and income in order to determine the ...

Yesterday a group of international students from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences visited Bles Dairies Farm. The tour was given by Nynke Dijkstra and Junior Business Developer Robert Horst. They showed and explained how this high tech dairy farm strives to combine all relevant elements regarding milk production. Examples of these elements are animal welfare, biodiversity, climate and profitability. More practical, how to combine agro-environmental schemes with a high productive dairy farm. After the tour, it was time to explain Bles Dairies’ vision towards a more sustainable / circular dairy value chain. Issues like license-to-produce, societal acceptance, and ...

Yesterday a group of international students from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences visited Bles Dairies Farm. The tour was given by Nynke Dijkstra and Junior Business Developer Robert Horst. They showed and explained how this high tech dairy farm strives to combine all relevant elements regarding milk production. Examples of these elements are animal welfare, biodiversity, climate and profitability. More practical, how to combine agro-environmental schemes with a high productive dairy farm. After the tour, it was time to explain Bles Dairies’ vision towards a more sustainable / circular dairy value chain. Issues like license-to-produce, societal acceptance, and ...

Last week, Bles Dairies expert Anne Terpstra was in Nigeria, visiting various dairy farms that are part of the FDOV Nigeria project. He checked the recently arrived heifers for pregnancy with a scanner that he brought with him. A number of people will have to check the heifers in the near future themselves, before they are brought to the Master Farms. These are farms that will play an exemplary role to improve the Nigerian dairy sector. Unfortunately, too many heifers appeared to be not pregnant, which caused for disappointment amongst the farmers. With this training, that certainly needs a follow-up; ...

Last week, Bles Dairies expert Anne Terpstra was in Nigeria, visiting various dairy farms that are part of the FDOV Nigeria project. He checked the recently arrived heifers for pregnancy with a scanner that he brought with him. A number of people will have to check the heifers in the near future themselves, before they are brought to the Master Farms. These are farms that will play an exemplary role to improve the Nigerian dairy sector. Unfortunately, too many heifers appeared to be not pregnant, which caused for disappointment amongst the farmers. With this training, that certainly needs a follow-up; ...