Optimising Feed
Margin squeezed but profits possible
Despite the rapid downward movements in milk price, and upward movements in onfarm costs, the rules of a successful dairy farming system remain the same, Mark Aitken writes.
Pasture comes first and supplement follows
Virginia Serra advises on the profitable use of feed.
From Canada with a focus on feed
Eighteen months on a Canadian dairy farm opened south Auckland farmer Andrew Hamilton’s eyes to cows’ potential. Anne Lee reports.
Preparing for El Nino impact
Galatea farms were looking phenomenal leading up to Christmas. However, with the prediction of El Nino hitting later in the summer, Galatea farmers Peter and Tania know what levers they need to pull if it gets dry. Sheryl Haitana reports.
Onfarm feed helps offset costs
Rex and Sharon Butterworth are focused on running a system that remains profitable regardless of the payout as they make the most of their home-grown feed, which sets their stock up for optimal production. Claire Ashton reports.
Seeking sustainable profits
Discipline with budgets and not buying excess supplements, even in a high milk price season, is helping Waikato sharemilkers Brett and Emily Bradshaw repeat a sustainable profitable system year on year. Sheryl Haitana reports.
Pasture first in Southland
Consistent high performance is the benchmark of the Southland farms in Agribusiness Consultants’ portfolio. Anne Lee reports.