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Future Farming Trial Update 29 July 21
This project commenced June 2021. It compares the productivity, profitability and impact on people and the environment on three farms, being: Current Farm – Kikuyu & ryegrass based pastures with up to 190 kg N/ha/annum, 3.0 cows/ha Alternative Pastures Farm – Fescue & cocksfoot based pastures, up to 190 kg […]
Future Farming Systems 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 2021-22 Season Updates Future Farming Project 1 […]
Annual Results Supplement Trial 2020/21
This is a detailed summary of the final season of the three year supplement trial “Dairying in a Variable Climate” Annual Supp Trial Results 20-21
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 – […]
Annual Field Day Handout June 21
This paper covers the full results from the last season of the Supplement Trial, and an outline of the upcoming Future Farming Strategies Trial NDDT Field Day June 21 Handout
Future Farming Systems Trial Outline
This is an exciting new 4 year farm systems trial starting 1 June 2021, comparing three farm systems that adapt to or mitigate climate change effects. Farmers are frustrated at poor performance of ryegrass in warm dry conditions and are increasingly looking at pasture species that may be more […]
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.