by Rebecca Hall | Sep 21, 2026 | Article
Drive down almost any rural backroad, and you’ll eventually pass one of those properties. You know the ones: spotless white rail fences, manicured pastures clipped like a suburban golf course, brand-new sheds, and not a single thistle or weed in sight. It’s easy to...
by Rebecca Hall | Aug 25, 2026 | Article
Preparing for a Dry Summer We’ve all heard the sayings: “Plan for the worst, hope for the best,” and the classic 5 Ps (“Prior preparation prevents poor performance”). If the meteorological forecasts are right, this is the summer we really need...
by Rebecca Hall | May 14, 2026 | Article
Winter isn’t just a season to “get through”—it is a critical window for heifer development. Consistent management during these colder months ensures your calves and heifers hit their growth targets, setting them up for a successful mating period in...
by Rebecca Hall | Apr 20, 2026 | Article
Down the Throat till they lose their First Winter Coat Getting parasite control right in young heifers is essential for growth and long-term productivity in New Zealand dairy systems. The saying “down the throat till they lose their first winter coat” reflects the...
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...
