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Supplement Trial Update 3 Dec 2020
This project compares three farms with different supplement use on production, profit and environmental impact. The three farm systems are: Pasture Only Farm – No imported supplement – 2.7 cows/ha PKE Only Farm – PKE used to fill feed gaps within milk FEI limits – 3.1 cows/ha PKE Plus Farm […]
Supplement Trial Decision Rules
Click below to see the full set of decision rules we use to manage supplement feeding in our Dairying in a Variable Climate Trial NDDT Supplement Trial protocol and Decision Rules
Supplement Use in a Variable Climate Update 19 November 20
This project compares three farms with different supplement use on production, profit and environmental impact. The three farm systems are: Pasture Only Farm – No imported supplement – 2.7 cows/ha PKE Only Farm – PKE used to fill feed gaps within milk FEI limits – 3.1 cows/ha PKE Plus Farm […]
Supplement Trial Full 2019/20 Results Video Presentation
Video presentation of 2019/20 results by Trust Coordinator Kim Robinson
Urea v Ammo Trial 2019 Results
This plot trial in spring 2019 looked at pasture responses to Nitrogen, Sulphur and Potash. The trial was driven by farmers asking whether it was economic to apply Ammo or Potash instead of straight urea in spring. Three sites were used to test responses on different soil types Marine Clay […]
Supplement Trial 2019/20 Financial Results Available Now
Supplement Use in a Variable Climate Trial results are in for the 2019/20 season. The effect of the drought is clear with all farms dropping in profit by $600 to $1200/ha. The PKE Plus farm was the most profitable for the first time in this trial, but needed the high […]
Kikuyu Management Guide
Download the farmer guide to managing kikuyu. This general guide has been developed by NDDT and DairyNZ. Farmers should note that optimal management techniques may vary between farms.