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Israeli dairy farmer recalls attack

Chris McCullough For Agri-View
Nov 24, 2023
Nov 24, 2023

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Marcelo Waffer stands in a cow shed that was hit by a rocket.

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A team of volunteers milk cows while wearing bulletproof vests.

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Farm manager Marcelo Waffer, right, stands with one of the farm volunteers.

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Marcelo Waffer describes the damage done by the rocket.

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Chris McCullough For Agri-View

ISRAEL – An Israeli dairy-farm manager whose farm was attacked the morning of Oct. 7 has described the efforts he took to save his family and farm workers.

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With 20 years experience behind him, award-winning agricultural journalist Chris McCullough is always on the hunt for his next story. He grew up on the family dairy farm in the heart of Northern Ireland and is based on the country’s east coast. He travels around the world to bring readers international news.