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Take the guesswork out of supplementary feed
With recent labour surveys signaling the dairy sector is short 2,000 to 4,000 workers at the same time as fuel, fertiliser and feed prices rise, on-farm efficiencies should be front of mind.
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Animal Feed
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Get on top of your Magnesium Delivery
Magnesium (Mg) plays a fundamental role in the cow throughout the whole season, but arguably, its most vital role is in the prevention of milk fever. Vanessa Lilly, Technical Sales Representative for Seales Winslow, highlights Mg’s importance and the key considerations when deciding how you are going to deliver your herd’s Mg this spring.
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Plan now for the springer period
Some of the most significant opportunities to increase production efficiency and reproductive health come from supporting dairy cows as they transition from late pregnancy to early lactation. While many traditional systems have a hands-off approach to the transition period, it is now considered one of the most critical times of the year, with as much as 80 percent of all health issues related to this period.
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Chicory and summer turnips - a new dairy grazing study
Chicory or bulb turnips, which is the better feed for lactating dairy cows? A recent dairy grazing study has delivered insights and information around feeding summer turnips to cows.
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Milk production from summer chicory and turnips
Chicory or bulb turnips - which is the better feed for cows?" As for any cropping decision, there's not a single answer. Consideration should be given to a range of factors that influence the value of summer crops to your business.
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Using maize silage to reduce risk
Maize silage has become an important part of many farm systems throughout New Zealand. The value of maize silage as a feed came to the fore last summer when farmers with a stack of maize silage managed well despite the drought. Many farmers reported how grateful they were for having a maize crop growing on farm. Others who bought maize silage from a local grower said that purchasing maize worked well as it got them out of a terrible feed deficit.
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Turn a chilly chore into an opportunity this winter
South Island farmers are being urged to turn a chilly chore into an opportunity when shifting stock on fodder beet.
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Cost effective summer feed
Finding a summer forage option that will last and meet both feed and budget requirements through a dry summer is crucial for Brendon O’Leary, who farms 210 cows on a 62 effective hectare dairy farm near Hamilton.
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SovGold continues to prove itself on farm
With on farm challenges continuing to create higher input costs for farmers, many are looking to increase the value of feed grown at home.
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Cost-effective quality feed in challenging environments
Ensuring quality homegrown feed in summer and autumn during the prolonged dry period is crucial for Whakatane dairy farmer Gareth Beynon.
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Turning up production with turnips
A continued great performance on farm and outstanding trial results see Barkant® maintain its place as New Zealand’s leading summer turnip.
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Growing great results with 501 Chicory
Getting the best from your chicory crops this season has just got easier because Farm Source have teamed up with key suppliers to share their tips for growing a great crop.
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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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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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