Displaying items by tag: Peter Hancox

Tuesday, 19 May 2015 16:39

Few opportunities to cut costs

A 42-day round and fine weather’s built LUDF average cover to just over 2600kgDM/ha, according to farm manager Peter Hancox.

In February the management team at Lincoln University were wringing their hands as the season appeared to be turning to custard, but at the latest field day the tone was much more upbeat.

Published in Management

Split herd lifts milk yield and BCS

SPLITTING Lincoln University Dairy Farm's herd appears to be helping improve body condition and production but reproductive performance gains remain to be seen.

Published in Management