Displaying items by tag: feed
Feed the most critical factor
Maintaining ewes in good body condition and the provision of shelter are two important management factors in maximising this year’s lamb crop.
Benefits of winter grazing
Dairy farmers Sietze Feenstra and Simone Bouwmeester are enthusiastic about the future of wintering dairy cows on crop.
Free phone feed service
Farmers in many regions are experiencing feed shortages and are being encouraged to plan for their stock needs and seek help if required.
Protein deficiency in cows common in early lactation
Combatting protein deficiency is important in lactating cows, explains Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services.
Grief over grain drain
A whole generation of farmers don’t seem to know about the advantages of feeding NZ-grown grain to livestock, claims Jeremy Talbot.
Drought impact to continue
There is not going to be any significant feed grown in Hawkes Bay until spring, according to former special agriculture trade envoy Mike Petersen.
Time to rethink
Pioneer forage specialist, Ian Williams on how farmers can manage feed and animals as they move into winter.
Pitfalls of dropping feed, not herd size
Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services, on why farmers shouldn't reduce feed without also destocking.
Pitfalls of dropping feed, not herd size
Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services, on why farmers shouldn't reduce feed without also destocking.
Keep an eye on winter grazing practices
Farmers are taking steps to improve wintering systems despite the challenges of COVID-19 restrictions and weather events.