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Using more of OVERSEER’s horse power to plan for nutrient constraints
Having access to a computer model like OVERSEER and then only using it to run one retrospective budget annually to spit out a number for compliance, well, it’s just a waste!It’s like having one of these …
Demonstrating sustainable farming practices – burden or opportunity?
When it’s time to complete your Farm Environment Plan do you roll your eyes and think “I could think of more productive ways to spend this day”. Perhaps you pine for the “good old days” when it was no one’s business but your own how you chose to farm your…
Plan for Success
The idea of creating and managing a farm environment plan might seem daunting, but as Hororata farmers Tom and Sarah Irving discovered the secret is to get expert help and make sure everything is well documented. They talked to Anne Lee about their…
Beyond the stocking rate sweet spot
Successfully executing a change to a dairy farm stocking rate takes planning, discipline and should be explained to everyone working with the cows. New rules that require a cap or reduction of estimated nitrogen loss from a property on top of the…