by Rebecca Hall | Feb 19, 2026 | Uncategorised
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 | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorised
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...
by Rebecca Hall | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorised
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...
by Rebecca Hall | Jan 26, 2026 | Uncategorised
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 | Uncategorised
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 | Uncategorised
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...
