by Rebecca Hall | Mar 26, 2026 | Article
April/May Changeover – Working Together for Success May changeover is one of the most complex operational periods for the New Zealand Grazing Company. Our Service Managers spend months planning grazing allocations, weigh dates, transport bookings, and...
by Rebecca Hall | Feb 19, 2026 | Article
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...
by Rebecca Hall | Jan 26, 2026 | Article
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...
by Rebecca Hall | Dec 17, 2025 | Article
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...
by Rebecca Hall | Oct 29, 2025 | Article
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...
by Rebecca Hall | Oct 14, 2025 | Article
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...
