Total results 233
Total results 233
Search results for "Plantain research"
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Short Rotation Rye Grass: P21 Research Trial
Trial results on using short-rotation ryegrass to improve matching spring-pasture supply with cow feed demand.
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•Feed
•Short Rotation Rye Grass: P21 Research Trial
Trial results on using short-rotation ryegrass to improve matching spring-pasture supply with cow feed demand.
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•Feed
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Management guidelines for reducing nitrogen fertiliser use: an approach to reduce nitrate leaching from Dairy systems - research summary
This document summarises three trials that decreased Nitrogen (N) fertiliser inputs.
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•Environment
•Management guidelines for reducing nitrogen fertiliser use: an approach to reduce nitrate leaching from Dairy systems - research summary
This document summarises three trials that decreased Nitrogen (N) fertiliser inputs.
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•Environment
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Plantain helping farmers to achieve environmental targets
Once considered a weed, a modern plantain cultivar is showing promise for reducing nitrate leaching and greenhouse gas emissions.
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•Research
•Plantain helping farmers to achieve environmental targets
Once considered a weed, a modern plantain cultivar is showing promise for reducing nitrate leaching and greenhouse gas emissions.
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•Research
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Plantain Dairy Grazing Management
A guide to managing plantain for dairy farm grazing.
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•Feed
•Plantain Dairy Grazing Management
A guide to managing plantain for dairy farm grazing.
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•Feed
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Getting Plantain into Your System
A review of the benefits and challenges around plantainn establishment and management.
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•Feed
•Getting Plantain into Your System
A review of the benefits and challenges around plantainn establishment and management.
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•Feed
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Plantain sensitivity analysis (April 2020)
The aim of this report is to evaluate the effect of suggested Overseer model changes on nitrogen leaching estimates from plantain-rich pasture blocks.
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•Environment
•Plantain sensitivity analysis (April 2020)
The aim of this report is to evaluate the effect of suggested Overseer model changes on nitrogen leaching estimates from plantain-rich pasture blocks.
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•Environment
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Recommendations for implementation of plantain-based pasture in Overseer (Feb 2020)
The aim of this report is to describe the changes in Overseer required to build the known effects of plantain into the model.
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•Environment
•Recommendations for implementation of plantain-based pasture in Overseer (Feb 2020)
The aim of this report is to describe the changes in Overseer required to build the known effects of plantain into the model.
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•Environment
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Testing of the Overseer plantain block model (July 2020)
Evidence that the model has been correctly implemented by comparing actual results with expected results.
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•Environment
•Testing of the Overseer plantain block model (July 2020)
Evidence that the model has been correctly implemented by comparing actual results with expected results.
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•Environment
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Making Gains Through Research
Look at two key research programmes for reduce nitrate leaching losses by 20 percent by delivering proven and profitable pasture.
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•Environment
•Making Gains Through Research
Look at two key research programmes for reduce nitrate leaching losses by 20 percent by delivering proven and profitable pasture.
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•Environment
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Characteristics of 'Choice' Chicory and 'Tonic' Plantain
Use this guide to help choice between 'choice' chicory or 'tonic' plantain.
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•Feed
•Characteristics of 'Choice' Chicory and 'Tonic' Plantain
Use this guide to help choice between 'choice' chicory or 'tonic' plantain.
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•Feed
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Rural Professional HubThe hub is the go-to resource for rural professionals supporting New Zealand’s dairy sector. You’ll find up-to-date tools, research, and insights tailored to help you work with farmers to make informed decisions.
Rural Professional Hub
The hub is the go-to resource for rural professionals supporting New Zealand’s dairy sector. You’ll find up-to-date tools, research, and insights tailored to help you work with farmers to make informed decisions.
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David Burger
Chief Science and Innovation Officer
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Flexible Milking ProjectLooking for information on milking three times in two days? This research programme will investigate the human, animal and pasture response to milking three times in two days (3-in-2).
Research•3 min read
Flexible Milking Project
Looking for information on milking three times in two days? This research programme will investigate the human, animal and pasture response to milking three times in two days (3-in-2).
Research•3 min read
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Unlock the full potential of your calves | Ep. 126Are your calves reaching their potential? Discover what the research says, hear from a farmer who changed their system, and find out more about practical options to boost growth and choose what works for your farm.
Animal
•27 May 2026
•36:57 min
Unlock the full potential of your calves | Ep. 126
Are your calves reaching their potential? Discover what the research says, hear from a farmer who changed their system, and find out more about practical options to boost growth and choose what works for your farm.
Animal
•27 May 2026
•36:57 min
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Inside Dairy - Te Ao Māori values a lesson from insightful surveyA research partnership shines a light on deep-rooted practices that inform the way Māori farmers nurture the land and the relationships linked to it.
Inside Dairy•22 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Te Ao Māori values a lesson from insightful surveyA research partnership shines a light on deep-rooted practices that inform the way Māori farmers nurture the land and the relationships linked to it.
Inside Dairy•22 May 2026
•3 min read
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Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practicesAnalysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practicesAnalysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
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Inside Dairy - What makes a contract milking agreement work?New DairyNZ research, shared at recent joint events with Federated Farmers and FMG, highlights the key factors behind successful contract milking partnerships - and why getting them right matters.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - What makes a contract milking agreement work?New DairyNZ research, shared at recent joint events with Federated Farmers and FMG, highlights the key factors behind successful contract milking partnerships - and why getting them right matters.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•3 min read
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Costs of feeding supplement for additional milk productionUnderstand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
Costs of feeding supplement for additional milk production
Understand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
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In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearablesBetter decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearables
Better decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
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Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
