Wintering cows is a challenge for many, our climate although temperate is not always animal wellbeing friendly
Cows off pasture in many countries live longer then the average NZ cow and when we look at the total framework and expense of replacing stock its very capital hungry.
This capital and feed losses can easily put to better use, for some that maybe a feed pad, for others a shelter, fact is most of these facilities are half way steps to doing it properly
Freestall housing in a Hybrid system pays off big time.... its like a farm conversion stage 2
Talk to and see what can be achieved on your farm
Added 11 Dec 2019
Spring Blast Can Rob Nutrients
extract from Dairy News sept 3
Added 10 Oct 2019
Effluent Storage And Efficiency
Dairy NZ article on volumes and distribution
Added 18 Jul 2019
An Alternative View On Pasture
Realities of production and efficiency are simple to understand once you know the basics
Added 11 Jul 2019
Cow Comfort To The Test Nz
Many parts of animal wellbeing are poorly understood, particularly when it comes to comfort and wintering in NZ
Added 18 Apr 2019
Glyphosate The Facts And Alternatives
Science based article on Glyphosat
Added 18 Apr 2019
Circular Agriculture Farm System Change
The Circular economy is coming, NZ Ag is ill prepared for this massive change lead by the EU