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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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Pasture & Cropping
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Best practice crop nutrition
Chicory and plantain are both useful forage crops for dairy and dry stock operations. Used as part of a pasture mix, both chicory and plantain are a useful feed source when pasture quality is poor.
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Broad leaf weed control essential for pasture productivity
Spring-germinating weeds in established pasture could be a big issue on many dairy farms this season, especially those which have now experienced two wet winters and early springs in a row.
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Mix it up: optimising spring herbicide applications
Most spring-sown paddocks are chosen for crop or new grass because the soil is damaged and/or the paddocks contain too many weeds and not enough high-quality grazing. So it’s vital as many weeds as possible are eliminated before new seed goes in the ground.
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Chicory delivers summer production
Capitalising on high-quality, home-grown feed during summer and autumn is a must for Tom Jeffery, who is farming in Karaka, near Pukekohe.
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Growing great results with 501 Chicory
Getting the best from your chicory crops this season just got easier. Farm Source have teamed up with key suppliers to share their tips for growing a great crop. The ‘501 Chicory Guide’ was produced in collaboration with leading experts in the seed, nutrient and weed/pest control categories and is available free from your local Farm Source team.
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Mastering spring spray-out and paddock preparation
The first step in the spring sowing process is one of the most important and, in the weeks ahead, there’s only one chance to prepare paddocks properly for forage crops or new grass.
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Maximise returns from pasture silage this spring
It’s hard to overstate the importance of high-quality pasture silage. This valuable supplement increases milk production and body condition score gain, contributing to increased profitability on-farm. Creating high-quality pasture silage starts at the beginning of the silage-making process.
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