Dairy farm construction and management
Dixon Irrigation Brings over a century of expertise in dairy farm construction and management in hot tropical climates.
Planning Design and Construction
Dixon Irrigation plans, develops, constructs and runs dairy farms that ensure organic holistic farming. We return manure to the land as organic compost as a constant cycle renewing the land for generations to come
Training
Dixon Irrigation’s team of professionals will train educate and monitor staff from the local communities in all aspects of cow and dairy sytems
Managing
Dixon Irrigfation will send a management team to live and work on the dairy farm to ensure seemless operations and data communications with head office
Summary of Operations
Headquartered in Kibbutz Degania, Israel, the first and oldest Kibbutz in the nation, is a prominent leader in the dairy industry. Dixon systems are employed to elevate milk quality and yield, thereby contributing to enhanced milk production.
Situated adjacent to the Sea of Galilee, the region experiences high summer temperatures and humidity, approximately 70-80%, comparable to equatorial regions. The Dixon Irrigation Dairy Division’s family members possess extensive expertise and a century of performance history, positioning Dixon Irrigation as a leading global dairy consultant and managing company. These esteemed family members are readily deployable to oversee and operate dairy operations in Asia, Equatorial America, and Africa.
Summary of Operations
Breeding Program:
- Holstein, Brown Swiss, and Wagyu breeds are bred
- Insemination from Bull Sire from herds acclimatised to hot humid climates in Degania
- Calves are nurtured and raised, including weaning to solid dry food
- Calves are raised in designated areas until they reach maturity (12 months)
- Bulls and steers are raised for beef production
- Heifers join the dairy herd
Machinery and Technology:
- Extensive experience in designing, constructing, and maintaining dairy machinery
- Proficiency in rotary, herringbone, and parallel milking systems
- Implementation of computerised shower systems with remote sensing and cooling fans essential in hot climates
- Development of a computerised command and control system for monitoring food intake, estrous cycle, expenses, revenue, and cash flow
- Experience in veterinary assistance, including challenging birth interventions
- Farms abroad are software linked to headquarters for all assistance including health and treatment of the herd
Nutrition and Health:
- Food mixing of grains, grasses, and green crops to optimise herd health and milk production
Dairy herd with cooling propellers, showers and sensors
