It’s official – Shogun is a 30 t DM/ha crop. Thanks to a Bay of...
It’s official – Shogun is a 30 t DM/ha crop. Thanks to a Bay of Plenty dairy farmer and his reseller rep, we’ve been able to prove for the first time under commercial farming conditions that ryegrass can yield far more DM/ha than most farmers expect.
There is some confused opinion as to what is the ‘right’ ryegrass...
There is some confused opinion as to what is the ‘right’ ryegrass heading date for pastures being sown this autumn. This is a relatively straightforward decision, although some of the things we are hearing seem to be making it very complex!
A new trial confirms the method by which pastures are sown can...
A new trial confirms the method by which pastures are sown can significantly influence white clover population. Results showed a 20% increase in clover content when ryegrass and clover were sown separately.
Pasture renewal is still one of the best investments you can make...
Pasture renewal is still one of the best investments you can make in your farm business. Pasture remains the cornerstone of feeding cows in the New Zealand dairy Industry, and the amount of ‘pasture eaten/ha’ is widely acknowledged as a key profit indicator. With the lower payout, what does that mean in terms of return on investment in pasture renewal?
As nitrogen (N) management comes increasingly to the fore in New...
As nitrogen (N) management comes increasingly to the fore in New Zealand land use regulations, agricultural researchers have been investigating pasture and forage options that may help farmers mitigate N leaching.
