Displaying items by tag: OAD MILKING

Thursday, 05 August 2021 12:55

'No downsides to OAD milking'

Matamata farmer Cam Houghton is an enthusiastic once a day milking advocate and is always looking to add to his farming knowledge, partly through attending SMASH events.

Published in Management
Thursday, 05 March 2020 07:55

Smashing day to discuss OAD milking

Once-a-day (OAD) milking was up for discussion at a recent Small Milk and Supply Herds (SMASH) field day at Massey University.

Published in General News
Friday, 17 November 2017 12:55

Don’t adapt to once-a-day on a whim

Once-a-day (OAD) milking farm consultant Leo Hendrikse says planning is a key element in succeeding with a conversion to OAD.

Published in Management
Friday, 17 November 2017 09:55

Once-a-day milking gives breathing space

The expertise of long-time OAD farmers is a standout at their discussion groups.

Published in Management
Friday, 17 November 2017 08:55

More farmers tipped to embrace once-a-day milking

The future of once-a-day milking was talked up recently at a DairyNZ discussion group near Otaki.

Published in Management
Friday, 01 April 2016 14:30

Tactical OAD milking helps cow condition

Good results have been seen in boosting profitability from pasture management on two Northland 'partner farms'.

Published in Farm Health

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