Plantain 'still a winner' in nitrogen loss battle
Now is not the time to stop incorporating plantain into dairy pasture systems to reduce nitrogen (N) loss, says Agricom Australasia brand manager Mark Brown.
Planning and preparing for calving with your farm team will reduce stress when calving is in full swing, and will help keep everyone safe and healthy.
Calving is one of the busiest times of the year. Spend time with your team prior to calving to create a plan that works for everyone and the results will follow.
Ensure you have everything you need prior to calving to help reduce stress, keep you on track from the get-go, and to create better outcomes for your team and animals.
To get your team onboard and performing at their best they need to:
Some simple suggestions to help build the platform for successful calving.
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