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Here you’ll find the latest news, updates, and insights from our team. From grazing tips and animal health advice to behind-the-scenes stories, we share what’s happening across the business and in the wider farming community.
Winter Feeding Heifers: The Benefits of Palm Kernel Extract Over Winter Crops
Winter can often bring challenging feed pinches. I want to share the significant benefits I've seen growers achieve by supplementing their R1 heifers with a little Palm Kernel Extract (PKE) over the winter period, rather than relying entirely on traditional winter...
Ian and Lisa Jeffery Rosemont Holdings Limited - Grower Tell us a bit about your farm — where are you based, and how long have you been grazing stock? Our farm is situated in Whakamarama, Tauranga, and has been in our family for four generations. Originally 40...
MATT AND CARLEY CONLAN
Tell us a bit about your farm — where are you based, and how long have you been farming there? We farm in a place called Oroua Downs, which is 15 minutes north of Foxton. We are on our family farm which has been owned by our family since the early 1900’s! We are the...
Aaron’s Top Tips for Surviving a Dry Summer
With seasons becoming more extreme, being proactive is the difference between a managed season and a crisis. I’ve broken my strategy down into three phases: Planning, Action, and Recovery. 1. Planning: Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best I have seen farmers who...
Protecting Your Future Herd: Understanding and Managing Facial Eczema in Dairy Heifers
Eczema in dairy heifers, often referred to as Facial Eczema (FE), isn't just a skin issue—it's primarily a serious liver disease that can significantly impact your young stock's growth, future production, and overall health. As a critical part of your future herd,...
Summer Grazing: Maximizing Spring Pasture and Planning Ahead
As we head into summer, “preparation” is key for effectively grazing dairy replacements. With rising temperatures and less predictable rainfall, we anticipate reduced pasture growth and quality. Therefore, making full and efficient use of spring pasture is crucial. As...
Strategic Spring Feed Planning for North Island Dairy Heifers
The spring of 2025 offers a key strategic opportunity for North Island dairy farmers, with climate forecasts suggesting near-normal temperatures, rainfall, and soil moisture, supported by a potential weak La Niña event. This outlook is generally favourable for robust...
Transitioning Weaner Calves from the Dairy Farm to Grower Farm
Transitioning Weaner Calves from the Dairy Farm to Grower Farm Moving weaner calves from the dairy farm to a grower property is a critical step in their development. A smooth transition ensures they stay healthy, grow well, and don't lose the growth momentum you've...
What are you aiming for?
“To get change, you have to make change” That’s nothing new and neither are the stories we hear of disastrous private dairy heifer grazing arrangements dairy farmers come to us with. We were recently reminded of one such case. Last years in calf R2 (2018 born)...
Service Bull Management
Managing service bulls well is the foundation of a successful breeding season. At New Zealand Grazing Company, we take pride in the care and preparation of our Jersey bull team, ensuring they are fit, healthy, and ready for the important job ahead. Good bull...
Healthy heifers now, productive cows for years to come.
