DairyNZ is holding two workshops in the new year to help
Northland dairy farmers manage their way through a drier than usual
summer.
"Northland received only 37% of its average rainfall in October
and November," says DairyNZ regional manager Tafi Manj
DairyNZ recommends once a day (OAD) milking as a key option in
managing cow demand for feed during dry summer conditions when
pasture quality and quantity often limit cow performance.
"Get the balance right," says DairyNZ senior farm systems
scientist
DairyNZ advises farmers to dispose of known culls early.
"Feeding supplement to culls is expensive," says DairyNZ farm
systems specialist Phillipa Hedley. "If the known culls are
disposed of early the rest of the herd is fed better and all of the
World leaders in mastitis research will share expertise at an
international conference being held in Christchurch during March
2010.
The fifth IDF International Mastitis Conference 2010 will
showcase innovative research and other advances in the
unde
Summer nitrogen - a proven winner
DairyNZ says it makes good economic sense for farmers to
consider applying nitrogen for summer feed.
"A nitrogen application during December and January is required
to convert perennial ryegrass plants from seed head
Following the recommendation from a comprehensive review of the
New Zealand Dairy Core Database, DairyNZ is analysing the scope,
costs and benefits of an integrated dairy industry data
network.
Currently the Core Database is managed by LIC under
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