its a cow farm
WINTERING IS a recognised nutrient-loss hotspot for dairy but there are ways to manipulate losses without eco-n or investing in wintering barns, it seems.
Published in Management
PKE FEEDING out efficiency is raised and wastage reduced with a newly available range of feed trailers imported from the Philippines by Winton Stock Feed, Southland. The company makes them there in its own factory.
Published in Machinery & Products
DOGS WORKING cattle are always at risk but it goes hand in hand with owning a farm or working on one. No matter how careful we are, how clever our dog is, or how quiet the cattle, an expensive canine injury can happen in the blink of an eye.
Published in Farm Health
GLOBAL DAIRY prices will remain elevated, but keep drifting down slowly from April highs, say two major bank economists.
Published in General News
MORE DIVERSITY of pasture species diversity could give dairy farmers more options for managing environmental impacts and improving pasture resilience during drought, says Dr Sharon Woodward, DairyNZ senior scientist. 
Published in General News
DAIRY farmers looking to maximise production and minimise feed costs may now do this with a production tracking tool launched at National Fieldays by feed specialist SealesWinslow.
Published in Management
DON’T ACCEPT a high level of lameness, even if a farm has a history of the problem, delegates at the South Island Dairy Event heard last month.
Published in Farm Health
MUCH HAS been made in the media of the costs associated with implementing the new environmental laws and, whilst there are advice sheets online regarding the planning and permit processes, little or nothing has been discussed about the role of nutrition in controlling nitrogen pollution from the dairy industry. However, there is research to show that feeding strategies and rumen stabilising supplements can assist in reducing nitrogen output and also improve productivity of the herd.
Published in Farm Health
DROUGHT HAS prompted many more farmers to look hard at how they handle and feed silage, says equipment supplier Webbline.
Published in Machinery & Products
AUCKLAND FARM manager Luke Hughes didn’t know much about Kubota tractors when the farm bought its first one, a M125X, several years ago but now he is sold on the brand and recently helped buy a new M135GX, reports the New Zealand distributor. 
Published in Machinery & Products
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