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Total results 219
Search results for "Pasture management"
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InCalf book
The InCalf 4-step continuous improvement process. for making better herd reproductive management decisions.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf book
The InCalf 4-step continuous improvement process. for making better herd reproductive management decisions.
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•Repro and mating
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Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand: A review of case and data managment
This review makes a total of 32 recommendations aimed at improving structures, systems, decision-making, training, levels of expertise, management and response transparency and communication.
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•Biosecurity
•Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand: A review of case and data managment
This review makes a total of 32 recommendations aimed at improving structures, systems, decision-making, training, levels of expertise, management and response transparency and communication.
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•Biosecurity
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Cultivar SelectionSelecting the right cultivar for your farm remains just as important as ever. Use this page to make informed decisions when choosing ryegrass cultivars for pasture renovation.
FeedCultivar Selection
Selecting the right cultivar for your farm remains just as important as ever. Use this page to make informed decisions when choosing ryegrass cultivars for pasture renovation.
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Composting dead stockComposting is an effective way to dispose of dead stock while creating a useful product and minimising the potential for groundwater contamination. If managed well, composting can be low cost and relatively odour free.
Environment•2 min read
Composting dead stock
Composting is an effective way to dispose of dead stock while creating a useful product and minimising the potential for groundwater contamination. If managed well, composting can be low cost and relatively odour free.
Environment•2 min read
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RyegrassRyegrass selection for a dairy farm system involves key decisions: choosing the right ryegrass variety (from annual to perennial), picking an endophyte for insect control, and selecting ploidy (diploid or tetraploid) and a heading date.
Feed•15 min read
Ryegrass
Ryegrass selection for a dairy farm system involves key decisions: choosing the right ryegrass variety (from annual to perennial), picking an endophyte for insect control, and selecting ploidy (diploid or tetraploid) and a heading date.
Feed•15 min read
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Tall FescueTall fescue is an alternative to perennial ryegrass, suitable where summer growth faces challenges like high soil temperatures or ryegrass doesn't last long. You can spot tall fescue by its broader, stiffer leaves and presence of more clover.
Feed•2 min read
Tall Fescue
Tall fescue is an alternative to perennial ryegrass, suitable where summer growth faces challenges like high soil temperatures or ryegrass doesn't last long. You can spot tall fescue by its broader, stiffer leaves and presence of more clover.
Feed•2 min read
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PlantainPlantain is a herb that grows in New Zealand and is liked by animals, with a fibrous and coarse root system. This page discusses its various uses on dairy farms.
Feed•11 min read
Plantain
Plantain is a herb that grows in New Zealand and is liked by animals, with a fibrous and coarse root system. This page discusses its various uses on dairy farms.
Feed•11 min read
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Evaluating Plantain CultivarThe Plantain Evaluation System reviews how effective different plantain cultivars are at reducing nitrate leaching. This system helps you and regulators trust the performance of those cultivars deemed "effective" at this task.
Feed•2 min read
Evaluating Plantain Cultivar
The Plantain Evaluation System reviews how effective different plantain cultivars are at reducing nitrate leaching. This system helps you and regulators trust the performance of those cultivars deemed "effective" at this task.
Feed•2 min read
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Winter SmartsBrowse through our winter tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
Winter Smarts
Browse through our winter tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
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DairyNZ specialists join farmers to share tips for managing dry conditions in latest webinarWith dry and drought conditions hitting areas across the country, farmers have had to make some tough calls. Watch a recording of the webinar.
Media releases•14 Mar 2025
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DairyNZ specialists join farmers to share tips for managing dry conditions in latest webinarWith dry and drought conditions hitting areas across the country, farmers have had to make some tough calls. Watch a recording of the webinar.
Media releases•14 Mar 2025
•1 min read
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Autumn SmartsBrowse through our autumn tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
Autumn Smarts
Browse through our autumn tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
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Creating a productive workplaceFind out how a productive workplace can benefit your farm business and get tips on how to get started.
PeopleCreating a productive workplace
Find out how a productive workplace can benefit your farm business and get tips on how to get started.
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Intensive Winter GrazingIntensive winter grazing (IWG) means the grazing of livestock on an annual forage crop at any time in the period that begins 1 May and ends 30 September of the same year. Generally, winter crops (where fed in situ) come under the IWG regulations.
Regulation•2 min read
Intensive Winter Grazing
Intensive winter grazing (IWG) means the grazing of livestock on an annual forage crop at any time in the period that begins 1 May and ends 30 September of the same year. Generally, winter crops (where fed in situ) come under the IWG regulations.
Regulation•2 min read
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Plantain partner farm, Steve and Paula Holdem (Rotorua)Farming in the Lake Rotorua catchment means meeting challenging N-loss targets. Knowing they had to do their bit for the environment, Steve and Paula Holdem began looking at tools to reduce their N-loss from their farm.
Research•6 min read
Plantain partner farm, Steve and Paula Holdem (Rotorua)
Farming in the Lake Rotorua catchment means meeting challenging N-loss targets. Knowing they had to do their bit for the environment, Steve and Paula Holdem began looking at tools to reduce their N-loss from their farm.
Research•6 min read
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Teresa Anderson
Project Manager
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Leaf stageLeaf stage, in ryegrass pasture management, is an indicator for optimal grazing times. Monitoring the leaf stage helps you understand when a paddock is ready for grazing and if your rotation length is suitable for current growth conditions.
Feed•4 min read
Leaf stage
Leaf stage, in ryegrass pasture management, is an indicator for optimal grazing times. Monitoring the leaf stage helps you understand when a paddock is ready for grazing and if your rotation length is suitable for current growth conditions.
Feed•4 min read
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Leadership TeamDairyNZ's leadership drives innovation and sustainability for New Zealand's dairy sector. With a diverse skillset, they're committed to prosperity for farmers, communities, and the entire dairy industry.
Leadership Team
DairyNZ's leadership drives innovation and sustainability for New Zealand's dairy sector. With a diverse skillset, they're committed to prosperity for farmers, communities, and the entire dairy industry.
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Good dairy stockmanshipPractical information on heifer training, drenching, and tail care to strengthen dairy farming through effective stockmanship and animal care.
Good dairy stockmanship
Practical information on heifer training, drenching, and tail care to strengthen dairy farming through effective stockmanship and animal care.
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Farmfact 6-61: How Landscape And Climate Affect Effluent Managment
There are three main landscape and climate factors which play a role in the success of effluent application.
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•Environment
•Farmfact 6-61: How Landscape And Climate Affect Effluent Managment
There are three main landscape and climate factors which play a role in the success of effluent application.
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•Environment
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