Crops

Factors to consider when feeding cereals, triticale, oats, brassicas, swedes, kale, turnips, chicory, plantain and fodder beet.

A short-lived leafy herb with high feed value, chicory can be incorporated into a rotational grazing system through its active growing months.

Fodder beet is a root crop with a high yield potential.

Kale is normally used as a winter feed crop. With a deep root system; it has good drought tolerance.

Plantain is highly palatable to animals, establishes rapidly, is pest tolerant and has a high mineral content.

Getting maximum profit and associated benefits from growing an area of turnips requires planning, a high conversion of crop into milk and good management.

Maize is a vital crop for many New Zealand dairy farmers; it also represents a significant investment in time and resources.

Wintering cows on crops is a good way to maintain body condition. There are many factors to consider when selecting paddocks, establishing crops and managing the crop.