The first month of the year is over, and for Menoikio it is a very important moment, as January marks the beginning of the dairy cycle!

Every January, together with the beginning of the calendar year, together with the beginning of the year, the cycle of dairy and cheese-making activity begins. It is the period when the births of our animals begin, the first cheese-making of the year begins, and at the same time the sowing of winter cereals in the plain of Prosotsani is completed.

This is a traditionally difficult period for all farmers. The birth process brings increased obligations and responsibilities, and, combined with the cold and bad weather, makes daily life difficult in a job that is already very demanding on a 24-hour basis and is not known for its working hours, weekends and public holidays.

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This January we had the weather on our side, as the month was warmer than usual, with very few days of real bad weather, which favoured all the activity both on our farm and for the local farmers! The calving process went more easily and smoothly, minimising the pressure and stress on our animals, while also making everyday life easier for all farmers.

Having left a difficult and stressful year for everyone, we hope this start bodes well for the whole of 2023!

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