Tasty milk
comes from a healthy cow!
A good life for the cow
With passion and love
When the cows are happy and in good health, the farmer is happy too.
Perfect milk
Healthy cows produce healthy milk.
For generations
The families of Annette and Ad van Velde have been producing milk for many generations.
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Hunsingo
Hunsingo Dairy produces milk. Annette and Ad van Velde are proud to produce such a beautiful natural product. Milk is a fantastic product. In addition, wonderful and healthy dairy products can be made from milk. Dairy fits within a healthy diet. That was true in the past, it holds today, and it will remain so in the future. Hunsingo Dairy is located in the beautiful North Groningen region of the Netherlands, near the Wadden Sea. A dairy farm in balance with nature, where healthy cows have lived on the farm for many generations. The Netherlands is a leader in dairy. Milk is in the Dutch genes, and our country is renowned for the high quality of its dairy products.
News
Crossbreeding the herd
19-02-2021
Maize and fodder beet harvest 2020
15-11-2020
In October we harvested the maize and fodder beets again under fine conditions. Thanks to the dry weather we did not have to wash the beets before ensiling them together with the maize. Of the two varieties we used, the one from Limagrain performed better — nicer shape and fewer grooves with clay. Next year we will only use this variety.
We are sure the cows will enjoy this meal again next year!
Separated manure in the stalls
09-07-2020
We recently refreshed the cows’ bedding in the barn. For several years we have been separating manure and using the thick fraction as soft bedding for the cows to lie on. It is important to reach the right moisture level so udder health stays good and the cows are as comfortable as possible. Udder health remains excellent, with a somatic cell count (SCC) always below <100. We refresh the bedding regularly to keep cow comfort optimal for the times when the cows are not outside.
National Precision Agriculture Testbed
30-6-2020
Hunsingo Dairy is always looking for ways to use the land as efficiently as possible. Together with NPPL (National Precision Agriculture Testbed) we investigate the use and behavior of (artificial) fertilizer on our parcels. For every 16 m² we measure the fertilizer input, yield, and soil condition. Using this information we study the effect of the amount of (artificial) fertilizer on the yield per 16 m². With this we can reduce nitrogen use while keeping yields intact — for example by variable spreading of fertilizer (less/more on headlands or depending on yield per 16 m²).
Innovation Ambition Accelerator
Under the 
Innovation Ambition 2016 scheme, a grant was awarded to Melkveebedrijf Van Velde and Global Dairy Farmers to carry out their project.
The project’s goal is to develop innovative milk and dairy products with a lower saturated-fat content and a higher unsaturated-fat content for healthier consumer nutrition. Expertise from Feed Innovation Services B.V. in Wageningen will be brought in to execute the project.
The project aligns well with the objectives of the VIA scheme and contributes to the societal interests of health, demographics and wellbeing as well as food security, sustainable agriculture and the bio-economy.
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