Displaying items by tag: feed
Winter grazing is everyone’s problem
The Government taskforce report on winter grazing says farmers are not solely to blame for all the problems associated with this practice.
Maintaining a healthy, productive animal
Dairy goat farmers should carefully plan the feed requirements during the lead up to transition and the early lactation period.
Summer feed options
Feed shortages happen every summer. Ian Williams, Pioneer forage specialist explains some options to fill the feed gap.
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.