Maintain average farm cover
Some areas are yet to get rain. Soil moisture deficits are starting to severely restrict growth with grass growth rates of <35kgDm reported. Hopefully some rain will fall over the…
View Post >Fertiliser Update
Fertiliser Update – Until growth drops below 50kgs DM/Ha you should still apply fertiliser as normal. Once below 50 starts adjusting downwards. Currently there is a soil moisture deficit but…
View Post >Fertiliser Update – Until growth drops below 50 you should still apply as normal. Once below 50 start adjusting downwards but don’t stop until severe SMD with very little growth
Current SMD: Soil moisture deficit and growth: SMD 25-50 mm – moderate effect on growth SMD >50 mm – growth will become restricted SMD >75mm more severe drought…
View Post >Fuelled by High DM grass milk production continues to power on
Based on current ICBF calving figures it is estimated that our average cow is producing c.2.5-3 ltrs more than this time last year with 2021the only year in the last…
View Post >Fertiliser for Silage Ground
when is the best time to spread fertiliser for 1st cut? With silage fertiliser it’s very important that all the nitrogen you spread is used by the crop. …
View Post >We must act now to maintain good yields and proteins
YTD on the back of dry grass we’ve seen good yields and proteins. However, currently grass growth is low compared to the 5-year average and AFC is below the…
View Post >Do Animals need Dosing at Turnout?
Depending on the parasite disease risks on your farm, strategic treatments soon after turnout might be needed. But treating early in the season when pasture contamination by parasite eggs and…
View Post >Dairygold New and Improved Calf Feed Range 2025
In the Spring of 2024, Dairygold launched its new and improved calf feed range. Our Prime Elite Krispi Kaf was replaced by Prime Elite Rumi Starter Mix and our product…
View Post >Spring Fertiliser
As long as ground is trafficable, fertiliser should go out ASAP. If you have 0 N spread to date, apply 20-25 units now and 30-35 units again in 3 weeks’…
View Post >Feeding regimes for freshly calved cows have 2 ultimate goals: Getting your cows to peak strongly while also getting them back in calf
Feeding regimes for freshly calved cows have 2 ultimate goals: Getting your cows to peak strongly while getting them back in calf. To achieve this we need to: Feed…
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