Farm Management
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1.7KFarmers encouraged to tick off new wintering checklist
Farmers preparing to graze livestock on fodder crops this winter are being encouraged to use a new checklist and other practical resources...
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2.2KKiwi scientists devise new model for crop breeding
AbacusBio consultants have been working on a study looking at how selection in multi-trait genetic improvement programmes can help plant and crop...
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2.3KNew winter grazing guidelines supporting best practice
Measuring the adequacy of winter crop grazing management will be more straightforward thanks to new guidelines for Farm Environment Plan auditors.
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2.0KHerbicide resistant weeds pose risk to NZ wheat and barley crops
Weeds pose the greatest risk of crop loss for wheat and barley farmers, but the increased use of herbicides to kill these...
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1.8KWeighing up your heat detection options
There are a number of tools and technologies now available to help dairy farmers optimize heat detection.
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1.7KFarmers consider transition feeding for smoother calving and better production
GrainCorp Feeds is educating dairy farmers about transition feeding this calving as a tool to help improve cow health and lift milk...
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1.6KWorkshops aim to improve winter grazing practices
Farmers in South Canterbury are taking a neighbourly approach to improve winter grazing practices by sharing their tried and tested solutions at...
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1.7KNew online tool to help dairy farmers identify M.bovis risk
A new cost-effective tool for dairy farmers aims to help in New Zealand’s quest to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
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1.6KDry weather means decision time for dairy farmers
Due to particularly dry weather nationwide, dairy farmers are now reaching crunch points for making calls on feed planning, milking frequency and...
