When does extra feed stop paying its way? | Ep. 134
Feed • 23 Sep 2026 • 28:19 min
Kim Robinson from Agfirst and Dr Paul Edwards from DairyNZ join Willie McKnight to discuss findings from a multi-season trial comparing different supplementary feeding systems.
They explore the full cost of producing extra milksolids, from feed costs through to the wider impacts on your farm system, and share insights to help you assess whether extra feed is delivering value for your business.
Links mentioned in this episode
Marginal milk research, tools and resources
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/research/science-projects/marginal-milk-does-the-milk-response-justify-the-feed-cost/
Supplement Price Calculator
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/resources/tools/supplement-price-calculator/
FeedChecker Calculator
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/resources/tools/feed-checker/
