Pasture
New tech could make weekly farm walks a thing of the past
Aimer Farming have been working on a new tool that utilises a smartphone camera to read pasture cover.
Getting smart about measuring pasture cover
“Every extra kilogram of dry matter intake from improved pasture management has a positive impact on a farm’s profitability.”
New pasture measurement app comes to Waikato
New technology allows farmers to measure pasture cover using an app.
Clover trial aims to boost hill country pasture
Hope is for big gains in feed quality, finances and stability of vulnerable soils.
Finding a better path to greener pastures
Over-grazing is a problem for farmers, but “rescuing” pasture through deferred grazing isn’t the answer, according to research…
Widespread rain refreshes all farmers
Pasture growth has sprung into life and milk and meat production are back on track after the most significant, widespread summer rainfall in early February.
Tools to help plan pasture
INNOVATIVE tools to support farmers and farm consultants in pasture planning are expected to become available next year as part of the Hill Country Futures Programme.
Farmers make hay while sun shines
Last month’s rain has meant farmers in most parts of the country welcomed the new year with a good supply of feed, although while some areas are quickly drying out, others could do with more sun.
Signals from space map grass growth
Of all the dairy farm jobs that need to be done over springtime, dry matter measurement takes the most time on a big dairy farm and is critical to ensure cows are fed well and genuine surpluses identified for harvesting.