Displaying items by tag: grazing

Friday, 16 October 2015 15:00

Heifer grazing new in Taupo

A new dairy grazing site near Taupo will be focused on heifers, says the owner, Wairakei Pastoral Ltd.

Published in Management
Monday, 14 September 2015 11:00

Good winter grazing reduces run-offs

Recent results from AgResearch trials in South Otago as part of the Pastoral 21 project have shown that grazed winter forage crops contribute significantly to the risk of nutrient losses to water.

Published in Management
Sunday, 16 August 2015 15:39

Lower nutrient losses from winter-grazed crops

Grazed winter forage crops raise the risk of nutrient losses to water, but with careful management, sediment and phosphorus losses can be reduced during grazing.

Published in Management
Sunday, 24 May 2015 16:44

What’s the true cost of winter grazing?

Cropping farmers are being urged to consider the true cost of winter grazing to their businesses.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 05 May 2015 11:49

Live yeast brings cow rumen to life

Adding ative live yeast Vistacell can improve rumen function in grazing cows, says supplier AB Vista.

Published in Farm Health

Farmers are being urged to exercise caution when transitioning cows from pasture to brassicas and fodder beet.

Published in Farm Health
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 14:55

Happy to pay for good grazing

Dargaville dairy farmer Bob Franklin is happy to fork out money for top heifer grazing if he gets a product worth $20,000 more over its lifetime.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 14:53

Big rewards in hitting heifer targets

It is costing dairy farmers an “awful lot of money” to have poorly grown heifers, says AgFirst consultant Gareth Baynham.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 11 February 2015 00:00

Heifer raising tips for graziers

Five new focus farms will give graziers knowledge and resources to help grow heifers better, and strengthen their relationship with dairy farmer clients.

Published in General News
Friday, 30 January 2015 00:00

A balancing act between managing grass and cows

Pasture-based dairy farming is a balance between managing the pasture and the cows to maximise sustainable profit, says DairyNZ.

Published in Management
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