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High-yielding annual chicory delivers results
When it comes to chicory cultivars, there are two types available – annual and perennial. This may not seem like an important distinction, but it can make a significant difference to the amount of dry matter (DM) produced over a six-month period.
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Animal Feed
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Winter feed budgeting in a challenging environment
South Otago dairy farmer Peter Dobbie has been growing fodder beet for the past six years, predominantly using it for winter feed but also during late and early lactation.
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An everyday calf superfood for super calves
A superfood is defined as “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and wellbeing”.
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Get the most from your maize silage stack
With maize silage harvest fast approaching, it’s a good time to prepare a management plan that maximises maize silage quality and reduces storage and feed-out losses.
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An economic winter feed option for dairy farmers
Growing winter feed on farm is becoming more important for farmers as greater emphasis is placed on reducing imported feed costs.
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Managing on-farm feed requirements
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to meeting spring productivity goals and for farmers throughout the country, optimising dollar performance and maximising productivity will be top of mind.
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Versatile, hardy summer feed options
Farmers in warmer districts are well-aware of the importance of securing their summer feed early. They know a warm summer can turn to drought in a matter of weeks.
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Benefits of maize silage
Eight reasons why you should consider maize silage in your feeding plan and the many benefits it can have for you and your farm.
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You reap what you sow with fodder beet
South Canterbury dairy farmer Mitchell Bragg has been growing fodder beet for the last few years with the help of his local Farm Source TSR, Max Munro. For Mitchell, adding fodder beet into his system has increased the amount of high-quality and energy-rich feed he grows on-farm.
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Introducing Viscount NEA4
From this autumn, New Zealand farmers have a new choice in cow-friendly grass with improved insect protection.
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Stand out yield and persistence from Trojan
A perennial ryegrass bred for persistence, quality feed and high yield is helping a large, diverse North Island farming business capture the true productive value of its land.
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The seven habits of highly effective feeding
Getting the most from your herd requires top-notch nutrition, the right feed solution tailored for your specific circumstances and good forward planning. Here we look at the seven key factors that will help get you the results you want.
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Protect your calving investment with minerals
Aiming to achieve a steady pattern of growth for young stock? Don’t overlook their mineral status. A balanced intake through supplements will help minimise growth checks and will set you up to reap the benefits down the line.
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Supporting calves with probiotics
Shane McPhee has been on his farm near Whakatane for 14 years and rears 200 Friesian bull calves every year. After reading about a new probiotic product for calves called BiosupportTM in a magazine, Shane was intrigued.
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Rearing calves that become great heifers
In a quest for optimal results, dairy farmer Greg McCracken has trialled various feeding regimes over the years. Thanks to his carefully documented evidence, he now knows exactly what works and what doesn’t.
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