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Forage Value Index overview
The DairyNZ Forage Value Index (FVI) is an independent, region-specific and profit-based index for short-term and perennial ryegrass cultivars. The tool allows farmers to make more informed, confident and profitable decisions when choosing ryegrass cultivars for their pasture renewal programme.
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Pasture & Cropping
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Good time for lime
Now is a good time to think about applying lime and reaping the many benefits it has to offer.
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Maintaining productivity while reducing impact
Conscious of the environmental impacts of intensive farming, Otorohonga farmer Iain MacDonald has the goal of keeping his nitrogen leaching to a minimum
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Pasture Packs are proven performers
Bryan and Karen Brunton own and operate their 580-cow farm on 160 hectares (ha) just 15 minutes north of Morrinsville. Bryan and Karen have been farming there for 12 years and are continually trying to improve their business.
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Pumice and peat pasture innovation on farm
Dairy farmers with challenging soils and the occasional extreme seasonal weather pattern are mixing two different perennial ryegrasses to achieve more resilient, longer-lasting pastures.
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Persistent and reliable pasture selection
When it comes to selecting a perennial ryegrass cultivar for their systems, farmers want reliable, productive and persistent options.
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SF Moxie™ and SF Hustle™ are standout performers.
Seed Force knows how important independent verification is for product choices you make around the farm; and perennial ryegrass is no different.
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Powerful maize mix protects dry matter yields
Pre-emergence weed control in maize is the foundation of a successful, high-yielding crop. However, some situations require post-emergence herbicides too and there’s one tank mix combination helping growers get the best out of their maize grain and silage.
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Milking Trojan for all it’s worth
Getting the best out of a top growing perennial ryegrass at this time of year comes down to one simple step: graze it a few days before your other paddocks.
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Summer N. Summer milk
A nitrogen (N) boost could be the most cost-effective way to get more milk in the vat this summer.
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Maize ‘n grass
Whether you’re nurturing new pasture in the south or maize in the north, these tips will keep you on track for good results.
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Investing in accurate data pays off
If you’re grazing dairy heifers, meeting weight targets is easier when you weigh regularly and manage animals as individuals.
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Is herbicide resistance knocking at your door?
Herbicide resistance has been a hot topic for years but significant examples of it in New Zealand were rare, until ryegrass resistance to glyphosate was confirmed that is!
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The pasture mix for boosting production
Being environmentally responsible is a fact of life on any dairy farm today. Louise and Kieran Errington have been farming on a Mangatapere property in the central Waikato for the past four years and have been proactive in making many changes over this time.
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Introducing Governor ryegrass, the new all-rounder
The latest perennial ryegrass from Barenbrug Agriseeds sets a new benchmark for dependable all-round performance, particularly on heavier soils.
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