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How a 176-cow dairy farm is aiming for a Monday-to-Friday routine

Aidan Brennan reports from the Moloney farm in Crecora, Co Limerick as part of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

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How a 176-cow dairy farm is aiming for a Monday-to-Friday routine

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