Total results 226
Total results 226
Search results for "Pasture management"
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Johne's diseaseJohne’s disease is a long term, infectious disease that affects the gut of cows and reduces their ability to absorb nutrients. There is no cure, so management focuses on reducing the risk of spread.
Animal•2 min read
Johne's disease
Johne’s disease is a long term, infectious disease that affects the gut of cows and reduces their ability to absorb nutrients. There is no cure, so management focuses on reducing the risk of spread.
Animal•2 min read
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DroughtDrought management in dairy farming is about preparing for and recovering from dry conditions. This page provides you with various options to deal with drought.
Support•1 min read
Drought
Drought management in dairy farming is about preparing for and recovering from dry conditions. This page provides you with various options to deal with drought.
Support•1 min read
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FarmTune®Using the LEAN principle, DairyNZ developed this training programme to help enhance dairy farm management by identifying and eliminating waste, improve safety, streamline milking times, and enhance team communication and engagement.
Support•1 min read
FarmTune®
Using the LEAN principle, DairyNZ developed this training programme to help enhance dairy farm management by identifying and eliminating waste, improve safety, streamline milking times, and enhance team communication and engagement.
Support•1 min read
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DairyNZ Research FarmsDairyNZ's research farms are an important industry resource that provide 'real farm' platforms with associated science resources, enabling pasture and animal trials to be carried out.
Research•3 min read
DairyNZ Research Farms
DairyNZ's research farms are an important industry resource that provide 'real farm' platforms with associated science resources, enabling pasture and animal trials to be carried out.
Research•3 min read
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Volcanic eruptionVolcanic eruptions pose a risk to dairy farm animals due to toxic ash containing fluorine. Hungry animals grazing short pastures are especially at risk, but rainfall can reduce the danger as fluoride is soluble.
Support•1 min read
Volcanic eruption
Volcanic eruptions pose a risk to dairy farm animals due to toxic ash containing fluorine. Hungry animals grazing short pastures are especially at risk, but rainfall can reduce the danger as fluoride is soluble.
Support•1 min read
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Tararua Manawatu PlantainDairyNZ is leading a potentially game-changing catchment project to test the benefits of plantain in local pastures.
Research•6 min read
Tararua Manawatu Plantain
DairyNZ is leading a potentially game-changing catchment project to test the benefits of plantain in local pastures.
Research•6 min read
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Cow Reproduction and Mating OverviewDairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.
Animal•3 min read
Cow Reproduction and Mating Overview
Dairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.
Animal•3 min read
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Budgeting, High Input System (South Waikato)This high input, highly stocked farm, depends on effective feed monitoring, efficient effluent management and improving herd fertility for success.
Research•16 min read
Budgeting, High Input System (South Waikato)
This high input, highly stocked farm, depends on effective feed monitoring, efficient effluent management and improving herd fertility for success.
Research•16 min read
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Driscoll Dairies Ltd, Central SouthlandDriscoll Dairies Ltd, Home farm, is a 675 cow, high input farm near Winton. Good pasture utilisation, and efficient use of in shed feeding are a priority. Building a sustainable and resilient business are important for the farm owners.
Research•12 min read
Driscoll Dairies Ltd, Central Southland
Driscoll Dairies Ltd, Home farm, is a 675 cow, high input farm near Winton. Good pasture utilisation, and efficient use of in shed feeding are a priority. Building a sustainable and resilient business are important for the farm owners.
Research•12 min read
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CycloneAdverse weather events are becoming more common and can significantly impact dairy farm operations. Dairy farmers must have a plan to look after their people, animals, business and pastures to minimise the impact and ensure a quick recovery.
Support•14 min read
Cyclone
Adverse weather events are becoming more common and can significantly impact dairy farm operations. Dairy farmers must have a plan to look after their people, animals, business and pastures to minimise the impact and ensure a quick recovery.
Support•14 min read
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Methane research update from Lye Farm | Ep. 60How do we reduce methane emissions from cattle within our pasture-based farming system? And when will farmers have solutions ready to use on-farm?
Feed
•30 Aug 2023
•21:16 min
Methane research update from Lye Farm | Ep. 60
How do we reduce methane emissions from cattle within our pasture-based farming system? And when will farmers have solutions ready to use on-farm?
Feed
•30 Aug 2023
•21:16 min
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Spring Rotation Planner
This online tool takes the guesswork out of grazing management over this critical period in the early spring. Input your data into the 5 steps to assist with your grazing management during and after calving.
Tools & Apps•Feed•Spring Rotation Planner
This online tool takes the guesswork out of grazing management over this critical period in the early spring. Input your data into the 5 steps to assist with your grazing management during and after calving.
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DairyNZ ResearchCo-developed with farmers and a range of partners, the solutions we develop are built to work on New Zealand pasture-based dairy farms and help increase profitability and sustainability.
DairyNZ Research
Co-developed with farmers and a range of partners, the solutions we develop are built to work on New Zealand pasture-based dairy farms and help increase profitability and sustainability.
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BiosecurityBiosecurity is about reducing the risk of diseases, weeds or pests entering, spreading or leaving your farm.
Biosecurity
Biosecurity is about reducing the risk of diseases, weeds or pests entering, spreading or leaving your farm.
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Building a great teamThis section covers everything you need to know about management, from setting clear farm goals to motivating, managing and retaining staff.
Building a great team
This section covers everything you need to know about management, from setting clear farm goals to motivating, managing and retaining staff.
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FertiliserManaging fertiliser application and rates effectively is critical to a productive dairy farm. This section covers how you can use fertilisers efficiently while minimising environmental impacts.
Fertiliser
Managing fertiliser application and rates effectively is critical to a productive dairy farm. This section covers how you can use fertilisers efficiently while minimising environmental impacts.
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SoilsCorrect soil fertility is critical for optimal plant growth.
Soils
Correct soil fertility is critical for optimal plant growth.
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Pests, weeds and diseasesIn this page, you'll find details about different pests and common pests, weeds, and diseases of New Zealand pastures and brasicas.
Pests, weeds and diseases
In this page, you'll find details about different pests and common pests, weeds, and diseases of New Zealand pastures and brasicas.
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IrrigationGood irrigation helps pasture grow better, providing more feed for animals. Whatever the chosen system, it should maximise the amount of pasture grown while using as little water as possible.
Irrigation
Good irrigation helps pasture grow better, providing more feed for animals. Whatever the chosen system, it should maximise the amount of pasture grown while using as little water as possible.
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Land and soilThe land is one of dairy farmers’ greatest assets and managing it productively and sustainably to reduce sediment and phosphorus loss will add further value to the farm.
Land and soil
The land is one of dairy farmers’ greatest assets and managing it productively and sustainably to reduce sediment and phosphorus loss will add further value to the farm.
