Displaying items by tag: feed

Tuesday, 03 December 2019 11:55

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.

Published in General News
Thursday, 28 November 2019 12:55

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.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 28 November 2019 09:55

Summer feed options

Feed shortages happen every summer. Ian Williams, Pioneer forage specialist explains some options to fill the feed gap.

Published in Management
Friday, 13 September 2019 12:55

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.

Published in Management
Thursday, 12 September 2019 12:13

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.

Published in Management
Thursday, 22 August 2019 12:33

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.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 15 August 2019 11:55

Bad winter grazing does do harm

Winter grazing of forage crops is very harmful to the environment, says an AgResearch scientist, Professor Richard McDowell.

Published in General News
Friday, 09 August 2019 11:55

Easing cows into winter crops

Successful grazing of crop paddocks is achieved by good management of people, cows and the environment, says DairyNZ.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 08 August 2019 12:55

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.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 23 July 2019 10:39

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.

Published in Machinery & Products
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