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The functions of Ecotain summarised - Volume 1
Reducing the amount of nitrogen and/or concentration of nitrogen in the urine will ultimately reduce N leaching because the plants will leave less residual nitrogen in the urine patch.
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Pasture & Cropping
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The functions of Ecotain summarised - Volume 2
Reducing the speed at which urinary N is converted to nitrate N will ultimately reduce N leaching because pasture plants will have a greater period to take up the nitrogen before it is converted to nitrate and potentially lost through leaching.
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Introducing the next generation in productive pasture
Maxsyn NEA4 is an exciting new release from Barenbrug Agriseeds available for sowing this autumn
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Persistent, productive perennial ryegrass
A persistent, productive perennial ryegrass is extremely important to any dairy farm. In 2016 Kylie and Fabian Rupapera purchased their own dairy farm near Eltham in the Taranaki and have found One50 to be a proven performer for their farm system.
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Modern pasture genetics delivering on farm
When deciding on regrassing options this autumn the National Forage Variety Trial (NFVT) results, DairyNZ Forage Value Index (FVI) and your local Farm Source TSR are all great sources of information.
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Resilient ryegrass proves itself in tough conditions
In a part of New Zealand where dairy pastures can face heavy pressure from climatic conditions and insect pests, a perennial ryegrass bred for all-round reliability is holding its own.
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Successful post-emergence weed control solutions
Pre-emergence weed control in maize is the foundation for a successful, high-yielding crop. However, post-emergence herbicides may also be required in a range of situations. When that is the case, one tank mix combination is helping growers get the best out of their maize grain and silage.
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Stop the next generation of costly pest grass before it starts
Yellow Bristle Grass was first recorded in New Zealand in 1905, but it wasn’t seen as a problem weed for more than 100 years.
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N boost for more milk
A summer application of nitrogen (N) fertiliser can cost-effectively boost pasture to support milk production over the season.
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Ecotain - Taranaki Video Testimonial
John’s cows have reached record production with an increase of 65 kg MS per cow. The cost of putting Ecotain into his entire farm was roughly $10,000 but John says the return on investment is ten-fold
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Proven, tested inoculants that work
A kind winter and a warm wet spring has left many farmers with surplus grass needing to be made into high-quality silage.
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Test herbage for production
A forage specialist discusses the importance of getting your micronutrients right to maximise production.
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Establishing strong, healthy spring pastures
Newly-sown spring pastures represent a significant investment in time, money and effort for many farmers at this stage of the season.
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Careful husbandry creates bumper yields
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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Ecotain - Canterbury Video Testimonial
Baz and Serena are Dairy Farmers in Mid Canterbury milking 770 cows on 200 hectares. They have been incorporating Ecotain environmental plantain into their pastures for three years
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