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The ‘holy grail’ is a ewe flock that lambs in good condition, that is well fed in the weeks leading up to lambing and lambs onto feed that enables maximum intake in the critical early weeks of lactation.

How planning and practice can save you time and money

The government is currently discussing several proposed relaxations on resource management rules. These changes include balancing the Te Mana o te Wai hierarchy with water needs, modifying freshwater farm plans, and reducing the requirement for consent for on-farm and orchard water storage.

South Island dairy farmers have the perfect tool at their disposal this calving season to set their herds up for future productivity - the rumen in their replacement heifer calves.

For over three decades, Ngahiwi Farms has been synonymous with quality in the calf milk replacer (CMR) industry.

Now spring is here, and we have another winter under our belts it is time to welcome some sunshine and spring grass growth to keep the cows milking and the calves growing. It’s not only us farmers, our stock and the pasture that enjoy some warmer spring weather, the parasites do too and now is a good time to reassess your young stock drench programme.

It’s disappointing when ryegrass fails to live up to its promise, leaving farmers frustrated and weary of perennial cultivars.

Introducing Agricom’s smartest grass yet. Align AR37. Our new, extremely late heading, tetraploid perennial ryegrass revolutionising the tetraploid game.

In New Zealand’s dynamic farming landscape, staying ahead means embracing innovative solutions, especially when it comes to perennial ryegrass.

Home-grown pasture is your best friend when times are good. But when budgets are stretched, it truly comes into its own as a high value, high return asset.