Feed
This section covers a wide range of information about feed management on dairy farms, including seasonal management, production systems, supplements, crops and pasture types.
Total results 67
Total results 67
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FeaturedPerennial Ryegrass Grazing Guide
Published, 1 Sep 2023
Guide
PDF
2.2 MB
Guide
Perennial Ryegrass Grazing Guide
Published, 1 Sep 2023
An in-paddock pocket guide to assessing post-grazing residuals, pre-grazing yields and leaf stage of perennial ryegrass.
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FeaturedPasture Renewal Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guide
PDF
737 KB
Guide
Pasture Renewal Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Your guide to the establishment and management of persistent, producing pastures. Includes a handy pasture renewal checklist.
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FeaturedSpring Rotation Planner
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Poster
PDF
1.5 MB
Poster
Spring Rotation Planner
Published, 11 Jul 2023
A guide with laminated poster for the shed/office wall to help you monitor and allocate feed through the first rotation.
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Featured
Spring Rotation Planner - Advanced
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guide
XLS
2 MB
Guide
Spring Rotation Planner - Advanced
Published, 11 Jul 2023
The Advanced Spring Rotation Planner estimates feed supply and demand to allocate feed in the spring period.
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Improving your wintering system
Published, 23 Apr 2024
A successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. Use this guide to evaluate your current system, pinpoint necessary improvements or changes, and create a plan.
Guide
PDF
1Mb
Guide
Improving your wintering system
Published, 23 Apr 2024
A successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. Use this guide to evaluate your current system, pinpoint necessary improvements or changes, and create a plan.
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Feed Budget
Published, 13 Dec 2023
Template
XLS
145 KB
Template
Feed Budget
Published, 13 Dec 2023
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Summer management plan
Published, 3 Oct 2023
The summer management plan is a useful template for developing your own summer management strategy.
Template
DOC
46 KB
Template
Summer management plan
Published, 3 Oct 2023
The summer management plan is a useful template for developing your own summer management strategy.
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FeedChecker Calculator 2024
Published, 26 Aug 2023
Estimates the energy and nutrient demands for a selected mob of cows and then compares this to what is supplied in the diet.
Template
XLS
4.2mb
Template
FeedChecker Calculator 2024
Published, 26 Aug 2023
Estimates the energy and nutrient demands for a selected mob of cows and then compares this to what is supplied in the diet.
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Balance Sheet Template
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Provides a snapshot of the current financial position. It is one of the major financial statements used by Chartered Accountants, business owners and bankers.
Template
XLS
53 KB
Template
Balance Sheet Template
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Provides a snapshot of the current financial position. It is one of the major financial statements used by Chartered Accountants, business owners and bankers.
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Bay of Plenty Average Pasture Growth Data
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Annual average pasture growth data (kg DM/ha/day) for Bay of Plenty.
Guide
PDF
38 KB
Guide
Bay of Plenty Average Pasture Growth Data
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Annual average pasture growth data (kg DM/ha/day) for Bay of Plenty.
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Characteristics of 'Choice' Chicory and 'Tonic' Plantain
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Use this guide to help choice between 'choice' chicory or 'tonic' plantain.
Guide
PDF
1.1 MB
Guide
Characteristics of 'Choice' Chicory and 'Tonic' Plantain
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Use this guide to help choice between 'choice' chicory or 'tonic' plantain.
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Comparative Stocking Rate Calculator
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Instructions on how to calculate your comparative stocking rate
Template
XLS
67 KB
Template
Comparative Stocking Rate Calculator
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Instructions on how to calculate your comparative stocking rate
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Comparative Stocking Rate Form
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Instructions on how to calculate your comparative stocking rate
Template
PDF
62 KB
Template
Comparative Stocking Rate Form
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Instructions on how to calculate your comparative stocking rate
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Crops In Rotation Over Five Seasons Austin Monitor Farm
Published, 11 Jul 2023
A list of crops in rotation over the years for Eric and Maxine who are arable farmers from Wakanui as part of the FRNL research.
Guide
PDF
93 KB
Guide
Crops In Rotation Over Five Seasons Austin Monitor Farm
Published, 11 Jul 2023
A list of crops in rotation over the years for Eric and Maxine who are arable farmers from Wakanui as part of the FRNL research.
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Crops In Rotation Over Five Seasons Watson Monitor Farm
Published, 11 Jul 2023
A list of crops in rotation over the years for Eric and Maxine who are arable farmers from Wakanui as part of the FRNL research.
Guide
PDF
307 KB
Guide
Crops In Rotation Over Five Seasons Watson Monitor Farm
Published, 11 Jul 2023
A list of crops in rotation over the years for Eric and Maxine who are arable farmers from Wakanui as part of the FRNL research.
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Effect of pre-graze mowing on cow and pasture performance
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Scientific paper on effect of pre-graze mowing at different pre-graze masses on cow and pasture performance
Research paper
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148 KB
Research paper
Effect of pre-graze mowing on cow and pasture performance
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Scientific paper on effect of pre-graze mowing at different pre-graze masses on cow and pasture performance
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Feeding Cows in Spring
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Answers to the frequently asked questions about feeding dairy cows in spring.
Guide
PDF
1.1 MB
Guide
Feeding Cows in Spring
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Answers to the frequently asked questions about feeding dairy cows in spring.
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Feeding Swedes to Dairy Cows
Published, 11 Jul 2023
A guide to feeding swedes to dairy cattle
Guide
PDF
123 KB
Guide
Feeding Swedes to Dairy Cows
Published, 11 Jul 2023
A guide to feeding swedes to dairy cattle
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Feeding Swedes to Dairy Cows
Published, 11 Jul 2023
One page advice for farmers feeding swedes to dairy cows.
Guide
PDF
512 KB
Guide
Feeding Swedes to Dairy Cows
Published, 11 Jul 2023
One page advice for farmers feeding swedes to dairy cows.
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Forage systems to reduce nitrate leaching - November 2014
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Canterbury farmers are participating in a research programme led by DairyNZ to develop profitable solutions that reduce nitrate leaching.
Media release
PDF
117 KB
Media release
Forage systems to reduce nitrate leaching - November 2014
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Canterbury farmers are participating in a research programme led by DairyNZ to develop profitable solutions that reduce nitrate leaching.
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Getting Plantain into Your System
Published, 11 Jul 2023
A review of the benefits and challenges around plantainn establishment and management.
Media release
PDF
463 KB
Media release
Getting Plantain into Your System
Published, 11 Jul 2023
A review of the benefits and challenges around plantainn establishment and management.
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Giant Buttercup Fact Sheet
Published, 11 Jul 2023
This factsheet will help you identify and manage Giant buttercup.
Guide
PDF
578 KB
Guide
Giant Buttercup Fact Sheet
Published, 11 Jul 2023
This factsheet will help you identify and manage Giant buttercup.
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Glyphosate Resistance along Fence Lines and Field Margins
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guidelines for minimising the development of glyphosate resistance along fence lines and field margins.
Guide
PDF
150 KB
Guide
Glyphosate Resistance along Fence Lines and Field Margins
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guidelines for minimising the development of glyphosate resistance along fence lines and field margins.
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Glyphosate Resistance in Arable Crops
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guidelines for minimising the development of glyphosate resistance in arable and vegetable crops.
Guide
PDF
148 KB
Guide
Glyphosate Resistance in Arable Crops
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guidelines for minimising the development of glyphosate resistance in arable and vegetable crops.
