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When Lisa Hicks and partner Graham Sorensen opted for a career change in their early 40s they followed their passion for farming, reports feed maker SealesWinslow.
Farmers looking to offset the summer milk production drop need to act now with strategic pasture management and high-energy supplements.
Calving season just got a little bit easier thanks to a new series of online videos from SealesWinslow.
After a tough season many dairy farmers may be considering extending the milking period of their cows to create more cashflow.
An inexpensive autumn feed test can guard against mineral deficiencies in dairy and beef cows that can lead to low growth rates and poor milk yields.
Fodder beet is an increasingly popular winter crop for beef and dairy cattle due to the large amounts of dry matter it produces.
Animal nutrition company SealesWinslow says weaning calves from milk when they reach 65kg could add to the bottom line if a good value meal and pasture is added to the diet early on.
The women who have attended DWN calf nutrition workshops over the past three months have walked away with a little added extra this year.
Wiht tight budgets this year, inexpensive improvements can be made to improve calf housing and conditions, says SealesWinslow nutrition and quality assurance manager, Wendy Morgan.
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