Cut with care
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
Coming into autumn, maize and summer crops have been harvested/ grazed and farmers are planting their next crop or establishing new permanent pasture.
With farmers having a bumper maize silage season this year, how it is harvested and managed will be crucial to preserving its quality and unlocking its nutritional value.
As the season draws to an end for spring calving systems, increased attention and planning should be focused on next season.
Apart from Covid-19, there seems to be one topic that is dominating the farming media at the moment – freshwater and all the new rules and policies designed to protect it.
Pioneer forage specialist, Ian Williams on how farmers can manage feed and animals as they move into winter.
After travelling around the USA's mid-West, Pioneer forage specialist Ian Williams has five pieces of advice for NZ dairy farmers.
Feed shortages happen every summer. Ian Williams, Pioneer forage specialist explains some options to fill the feed gap.
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
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