Episode 41 – Having the right rules in place for pasture management
With mating underway it’s important to look at your pasture management systems to make sure your herd is eating well. Keeping quality while there is a surplus and then keeping an eye out on when to slow down your round is important to future proof feed supply.
Guests include:
- Mark Williams, Farm Systems Specialist, DairyNZ
- Robbie Ferris, GM of Piriaka Farms and Chair of Pasture Summit
Hosts:
- Sheryl Haitana, Editor, Dairy Exporter
- Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Managing Director, CountryWide Media
DairyNZ’s Mark Williams discusses pasture management as we head into the spring flush for pastures, including the targets farmers need to keep in mind, having a well communicated plan, and making the right decisions at the right time.
Robbie Ferris is the General Manager of Piriaka Farms, as well as the Chairperson of the Pasture Summit. He discusses why pasture management is important especially at this time of year, with mating underway, and why it’s important to have the right policy onfarm including stocking rates.
Learn more about the Pasture Summit in Episode 9 of the podcast here.
