Seasonal management

The information in this section will help you make pasture management decisions through calving to balance date (when feed supply meets feed demand).

Identifying and managing pasture surplus early and maintaining good quality pasture through good grazing practices is key to maximising late spring and summer milk solids production.

Successful summer management depends on planning, monitoring and taking action.

The focus in autumn is reaching average pasture cover and cow condition targets ready for spring.

Winter management is about setting pasture up for spring and protecting pastures from pugging.