Displaying items by tag: maize

As I write this article, we have just had our first frost in the Waikato, a change in weather signalling that winter is upon us.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 17 April 2025 12:55

Milking longer with maize silage

This season's dry conditions have made one thing clear: not having enough feed on hand can bring your season to an early close.

Published in Management

OPINION: Few things are more stressful for dairy farmers than running out of feed when cows need it most.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 20 February 2025 08:55

Meet summer needs with pasture and maize silage

As summer progresses, dairy farmers face two critical challenges: maintaining milk production and keeping weight on cows.

Published in Management

In my last article, I covered factors affecting the marginal returns from growing maize on-farm.

Published in Management

Much has been discussed in recent seasons about the rising costs of production on dairy farms, and rightfully so.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 08 October 2024 15:55

Maize grain imports loom next year

The country may have to import maize grain next season unless the issue of having enough gas to dry the local product is resolved.

Published in General News
Thursday, 03 October 2024 09:55

Carry on with clever feed planning

In many parts of the country, dairy farmers have enjoyed favourable growing conditions throughout winter and spring, leading to reduced use of stored and imported feed and higher-than-expected production to date.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 10:55

Maize grain shortage looming?

If there is a maize grain shortage next season, farmers will have to look for an alternative and that may not be easy.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 07:55

Maize grain dilemma

North Island maize grain growers are facing an uncertain future in 2025 as the country's energy crisis hits the rural sector.

Published in General News
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