Displaying items by tag: grazing

Recent widespread autumn rain will have triggered the germination of subterranean clover seeds, and the resulting seedlings should be allowed to reach the 3–4 trifoliate leaf stage before grazing, says Beef+Lamb NZ.

Published in Management
Thursday, 08 May 2025 12:55

The basics of grazing

OPINION: When I left school in 1962, I worked on our family farm at Tikokino, but learning about farming wasn't a priority at the time because I had other distractions on my mind, such as fast cars and hot girls.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 02 September 2022 08:55

Shelter a key necessity

Mature grazing livestock are generally very well-adapted to maintain a comfortable body temperature regardless of the weather.

Published in Farm Health
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
Tuesday, 20 August 2019 10:55

Farmers, activists told to tone things down

Southland farming leaders and environmental activists have called for a breather in their set-to over winter grazing practices.

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
Monday, 08 July 2019 11:55

Minimising winter grazing damage

While winter feed crops are crucial in Simon O’Meara’s farm system, the West Otago sheep and beef farmer is making changes to cut their damage to the environment.

Published in Management
Friday, 21 June 2019 10:10

Farm sales easing – report

Farm sales are dropping, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ).

Published in General News
Tuesday, 12 January 2016 09:17

How to best manage grazing of pastures

Pasture growth and utilisation is becoming increasingly important as farm businesses face ongoing environmental and milk price challenges.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 12 January 2016 09:06

High quality feed all year

Pasture based farming is most profitable when the pastures are managed to provide the highest quality feed at all periods during the season, maximising the amount of pasture grown and eaten.

Published in Management
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