by Angela Ryan | Nov 2, 2022 | Tech Notes
Slow pasture growth over the last couple of months, combined with a wet October and lack of sunshine, could see cows short on crucial energy, fibre and protein as mating gets into full swing across the country. GrainCorp Feeds’ Technical Support Manager Ken Winter...
by Angela Ryan | May 24, 2022 | Tech Notes
Waikato farmer plans ahead to avoid feed shortages This story was originally published in Open Country’s TalkMilk supplier newsletter (April 2022) With increasing global uncertainty disrupting supply chains, Te Pahu farmer Andrew Lord has planned to ensure he has...
by Angela Ryan | May 19, 2022 | Tech Notes
With many dairy farmers now experiencing a pasture flush following recent rain, a well-planned Transition feeding regime is even more crucial to minimise the increased risk of milk fever. As dairy farmers countdown to calving, Transition feeding can help minimise the...
by Angela Ryan | May 17, 2022 | Tech Notes
Lowest cost feed not necessarily the best option for drought-stricken dairy farmers As Waikato and South Auckland dairy farmers battle drought conditions, GrainCorp Feeds is urging them to plan well and weigh up the expected return from supplementary feed rather than...
by Angela Ryan | Mar 23, 2022 | Tech Notes
Dairy farmers are being encouraged to maintain the body condition of their rising three-year-olds as first-time calvers to help secure their longevity in the herd and maximise profitability. GrainCorp Feeds hosted PGG Wrightson Technical Expert in Ruminant Nutrition...
by Angela Ryan | Mar 17, 2022 | Tech Notes
A deficit in pasture protein levels this summer, combined with a good payout, has seen dairy farmer demand for quality, cost-effective protein-rich supplements soar, according to GrainCorp Feeds General Manager Daniel Calcinai. “Protein levels in pasture typically...
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