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Perfect work-life balance for Westmeath father and son using robots

Twelve years on from starting out with one robot and 45 cows, Micháel and Kevin Fagan have made huge strides. Daire Cregg reports on how a focus on grass and compact calving has underpinned success.

MANAGEMENT 28 August 2026

Perfect work-life balance for Westmeath father and son using robots

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Perfect work-life balance for Westmeath father and son using robots

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