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Paddocks are among a farmer’s biggest and most important assets but occasionally they need a makeover in the form of regrassing.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 22 July 2020 09:27

Managing debt to beat Covid storm

Phil Fleming, FarmWise consultant in Taranaki, on steps farmers can take to manage debt and come out on top.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 27 November 2019 11:55

Great, average or poor summer?

LIC national FarmWise manager, Edward Hardie on the decisions dairy farmers need to make now for a good summer.

Published in Opinion
Sunday, 04 November 2018 07:55

Reputation of milk quality is paramount

We have all had to deal with milk quality issues onfarm at some stage in our farming careers — whether it be a freezing point grade or high bulk somatics on the first pick-up or perhaps an antibiotic scare during the season.

Published in Management
Thursday, 27 September 2018 09:55

How to improve on last year’s mating results

It's past mid-September and as calving draws to a close it is time to ensure mating plans are in place.

Published in Management
Friday, 31 August 2018 11:55

If feed’s tight, hold tight

Many farms are struggling with wet soils making for slower growth rates and poorer utilisation.

Published in Management
Monday, 26 February 2018 10:57

An unhealthy cow won’t perform to its potential

Animal health is a vital aspect of farm management to get right, and it starts right from birth.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 30 January 2018 11:18

Remember the good old days of 4% empty rates?

Thinking back over the last 15 seasons or so, the average dairy herd in New Zealand had a targeted empty rate about the 4% mark. Today, 4% seems unachievable. 

Published in Management

Many farms are not where they should be in average pasture cover for this time of year. 

Published in Management

Most dairy farmers are good at growing and harvesting pasture.

Published in Management
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