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Annual Field Day Handout June 2025
Click below for the written material from the June 2025 field day Future Farm Systems Trial update Marginal costs of milk from supplements Ecopond technology BCS value and strategies Field Day Handout June 25 Total
Future Farm Systems Trial Update 29 May 25
This project compares the impact on productivity, profitability, people and the environment on three farms: Baseline (Current) Farm – Kikuyu & ryegrass based pastures with up to 190 kg N/ha/annum, 3.1 cows/ha Alternative Pastures Farm – Tall fescue & cocksfoot based pastures, up to 190 kg N/ha, 3.1 […]
Future Farm Systems Trial Results Yr 3
Click below for full details of the first 3 years of our Future Farm Systems Trial: Future Farm Systems Summary 2024
Future Farming Systems All Fortnightly Updates
This page contains the fortnightly information updates for each farm, including management decisions made by the farm committee every two weeks. Visitors are welcome to the management meetings every second Thursday. Email info@nddt.nz for more details.
3 year Summary of Supplement Trial – Lessons learnt
This is a summary of the key lessons learnt from the 3 year Dairying in a Variable Climate trial looking at production and profit responses to adding PKE and other supplements. For more detailed information see the annual summaries at the end of each season. 3 yr Summary […]
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.