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Dairy farmers have to go through a transition to a circular model and a climate friendly operation of their dairy farm. This transition leads to structural and drastic changes. Triple Dairy is going to help there. The company is an initiative of Bles Dairies and since last week it has a cooperation agreement with Wageningen Livestock Research (WLR), part of Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Aeres, green knowledge institution, became a shareholder of Triple Dairy. Triple Dairy offers courses in the dairy farming sector with a new approach. Farmers learn about the newest knowledge, insights and innovations around dairy farming ...

Dairy farmers have to go through a transition to a circular model and a climate friendly operation of their dairy farm. This transition leads to structural and drastic changes. Triple Dairy is going to help there. The company is an initiative of Bles Dairies and since last week it has a cooperation agreement with Wageningen Livestock Research (WLR), part of Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Aeres, green knowledge institution, became a shareholder of Triple Dairy. Triple Dairy offers courses in the dairy farming sector with a new approach. Farmers learn about the newest knowledge, insights and innovations around dairy farming ...

Corona has an unmistakable health, social and economic impact, worldwide. But how will we move forward and behave in the `New Normal` situation after Corona? This will differ between countries and cultures, but already we see a few trends related to food. Awareness arises about the role of food for prevention and eradication of pandemics. At consumer level, people start to pay attention for eating more healthy and fresh produced food. At government level, the national programs in Food Safety and Food Security become more important. Healthy food is fresh thus local Why in developed countries we consume imitation milk ...

Corona has an unmistakable health, social and economic impact, worldwide. But how will we move forward and behave in the `New Normal` situation after Corona? This will differ between countries and cultures, but already we see a few trends related to food. Awareness arises about the role of food for prevention and eradication of pandemics. At consumer level, people start to pay attention for eating more healthy and fresh produced food. At government level, the national programs in Food Safety and Food Security become more important. Healthy food is fresh thus local Why in developed countries we consume imitation milk ...

Under the current COVID-19 restrictions, the experts of Bles Dairies Consultancy cannot fly around the world anymore to visit and support their ongoing dairy development projects in amongst others Indonesia, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Uganda and Nigeria. Martin de Jong of Bles Dairies Consultancy explains:   “Via Skype, Zoom and Webinars we maintain contact with local extension officers in those countries. But, how do you reach farmers in the rural area, who have no electricity nor internet connection; but do have a smartphone charged by a small solar panel? Within the Uganda IFC Pearl Dairy Development Programme, we are guiding and coaching ...

Under the current COVID-19 restrictions, the experts of Bles Dairies Consultancy cannot fly around the world anymore to visit and support their ongoing dairy development projects in amongst others Indonesia, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Uganda and Nigeria. Martin de Jong of Bles Dairies Consultancy explains:   “Via Skype, Zoom and Webinars we maintain contact with local extension officers in those countries. But, how do you reach farmers in the rural area, who have no electricity nor internet connection; but do have a smartphone charged by a small solar panel? Within the Uganda IFC Pearl Dairy Development Programme, we are guiding and coaching ...

In the coming year, Bles Dairies will further intensify the partnership with Dairy Academy (of Royal A-Ware), by sharing its knowledge – acquired on Bles Dairies Farm and other farm management projects around the globe– with former Practical Training Centre Oenkerk, the Netherlands. By providing them with valuable advice, Bles Dairies will help them optimize their business and reduce their cost price. The cooperation has been entered into for a year and in the meantime Dairy Academy will share their practical experiences with their affiliated dairy farmers. Coaching by Bles Dairies Anneke Jorritsma, Manager Dairy Academy, says: “We are happy ...

In the coming year, Bles Dairies will further intensify the partnership with Dairy Academy (of Royal A-Ware), by sharing its knowledge – acquired on Bles Dairies Farm and other farm management projects around the globe– with former Practical Training Centre Oenkerk, the Netherlands. By providing them with valuable advice, Bles Dairies will help them optimize their business and reduce their cost price. The cooperation has been entered into for a year and in the meantime Dairy Academy will share their practical experiences with their affiliated dairy farmers. Coaching by Bles Dairies Anneke Jorritsma, Manager Dairy Academy, says: “We are happy ...

When talking about dairy cows and breeding, we immediately think “dairy bulls!” Milk, fat protein, conformation, fitness etc. are the criteria we look at. A new phenomenon that is coming up very quickly is beef on dairy. In other words, a beef bull gets a dairy cow pregnant. The main question is why? Luc Libberecht, Sales Director for Semex Holland, in The Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark tells us all about beef on dairy. Beef bulls on dairy cows There are different reasons for mating beef bulls on dairy cows, but one of the most common reasons is simply to get a ...

When talking about dairy cows and breeding, we immediately think “dairy bulls!” Milk, fat protein, conformation, fitness etc. are the criteria we look at. A new phenomenon that is coming up very quickly is beef on dairy. In other words, a beef bull gets a dairy cow pregnant. The main question is why? Luc Libberecht, Sales Director for Semex Holland, in The Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark tells us all about beef on dairy. Beef bulls on dairy cows There are different reasons for mating beef bulls on dairy cows, but one of the most common reasons is simply to get a ...

The partnership between Bles Dairies East Africa and Nundoroto continues to strengthen its business operations in agriculture contracting services. In 2020, Bles Dairies EA incorporated services of Inputs & Supplies e.g. supply of seeds and fertilizer & crop protection, complementary to the agricultural activities. Total Solution Services The unique combination of services from both partners is branded as “Total Solution Services” and encompasses services from land preparation to the production of milk. Part of these services include a distributorship agreement with Pannar Seeds, the supplier of improved varieties maize seeds and partner of Corteva™ Agriscience. Via this partnership, we provide ...

The partnership between Bles Dairies East Africa and Nundoroto continues to strengthen its business operations in agriculture contracting services. In 2020, Bles Dairies EA incorporated services of Inputs & Supplies e.g. supply of seeds and fertilizer & crop protection, complementary to the agricultural activities. Total Solution Services The unique combination of services from both partners is branded as “Total Solution Services” and encompasses services from land preparation to the production of milk. Part of these services include a distributorship agreement with Pannar Seeds, the supplier of improved varieties maize seeds and partner of Corteva™ Agriscience. Via this partnership, we provide ...