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GrainCorp Feeds is offering dairy farmers advice on transition feeding for their calving season as a means of improving cow health and lifting milk production, reports general manager Daniel Calcinai.

The Frew family in Ohakune have arguably the largest milking platform in New Zealand – some 4000ha – yet run only 700 cows. The question is why? Peter Burke explains.

Pioneer forage specialist Ian Williams on the many benefits of feed pads.

A new generation of organic selenium supplementation will be introduced into New Zealand this year, helping to solve NZ soil's issue of low selenium.

Redpath explains how to efficiently feed cows in their dairy housing.

Grass silage begins to break down once exposed to air, making steps to reduce losses crucial.

Maize silage is a maize crop cut and ensiled in a stack or bunker; commonly used as a supplement to pasture in situations where cows would otherwise be underfed.

The long summer dry has meant many farmers are now focused on how they can increase pasture cover levels while still meeting cow condition score targets.

Are your cows getting enough calcium?

Food Conversion Efficiency is often misunderstood and overlooked, despite its role in profitability.