Take Action Now on Winter Fodder Stocks
Key Takeaways Do a fodder budget – Assess whether you need to take extra bales or third cut to fill your winter fodder stocks – Grass growth is…
View Post >MAKING THE MOST OF LATE SUMMER GRASS GROWTH WITH LOWER N ALLOWANCE
Farmers across the country are working to reduce nitrogen use on farm in order to preserve water quality and reduce emissions. However, concerns remain regarding limited N allowances that will…
View Post >The status of soil chemical health
Soil chemical health is on the decline. 2022 was poorer than 2021 and 2023 results have shown a further decline since 2022. On soil P index, in 2023 we had…
View Post >Advice for Damaged Paddocks
With the wet spring some damage may have been done to paddock. Minor poaching In minor poaching cases, the plant is able to repair itself reasonably quickly and tiller density…
View Post >Dairygold announces additional supports for its Tillage and Beef Customers
The Dairygold Board and Management are aware of the financial challenges facing farmers due to the recent adverse weather conditions and today, has announced a number of additional measures to…
View Post >First cut silage fertiliser
We need to consider the compounds we are using on our silage grounds. Overall Soil chemical health is poor, with only 20% of our soil’s optimum for pH, P and…
View Post >Fertiliser for Grazing
The forecast is improving and the weather for the coming week looks dry and warm. There is a lot of grass in place to be grazed but we need to…
View Post >Fodder Event & Bulk Feed Offer Extended
In times like these, when the challenges of poor weather and a fodder crisis weigh heavily on your shoulders, we want you to know that Dairygold…
View Post >Early Lactation Nutrition
The ultimate goals from early lactation nutrition are : Feeding your cow to get her back in calf as quick as possible Feeding your cow hold milk protein…
View Post >Slurry and Spring Application- Maximizing the Benefits
Slurry is an important nutrient that needs to be used wisely. The average or book value for slurry in terms of NPK is 9-6-30 but slurry value varies depending on…
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