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Future Farming Trial Update 09 Sept 21
This project commenced June 2021. It will compare 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 […]
Future Farming Trial Update 26 August 2021
This project commenced June 2021. It will compare 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 […]
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
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.