Displaying items by tag: feed
Catch crops' bottom-line and environmental benefits
Catch crops could rise in importance in crop rotations, particularly as the regulatory spotlight lights up the environmental impact of winter feed crops.
Pushback on disease affecting brassica crops
A team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, reports a breakthrough in disease resistance in brassica crops.
Trace mineral products — spoilt for choice?
What should you keep in mind when choosing trace mineral products? Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services explains.
Bad winter grazing does do harm
Winter grazing of forage crops is very harmful to the environment, says an AgResearch scientist, Professor Richard McDowell.
Easing cows into winter crops
Successful grazing of crop paddocks is achieved by good management of people, cows and the environment, says DairyNZ.
Managing the biting reality of winter
DairyNZ talked to two Canterbury dairy farmers about how they look after their cows and the environment during the challenging winter.
MTF makes calf feeding a breeze
Bigger and better, says Stallion chief executive Grant Allen describing the company’s largest MTF mobile calf feeder, the Mixer Tanker Feeder.
Transition period critical for stock
GrainCorp Feeds is offering dairy farmers advice on transition feeding for their calving season as a means of improving cow health and lifting milk production, reports general manager Daniel Calcinai.
Cows thriving in carrot country
The Frew family in Ohakune have arguably the largest milking platform in New Zealand – some 4000ha – yet run only 700 cows. The question is why? Peter Burke explains.
Feed pads worth their weight in concrete
Pioneer forage specialist Ian Williams on the many benefits of feed pads.