Managing feed margin and fodder: The cost of grass production and the milk price are two crucial factors in determining feed margin. The MDF’s early June daily feed margins, compared to summer (mid Jan) are remarkably similar ($2,100/day). The feed margin peaked at $2,900 per day in Spring. The … [Read more...]
Spinner Cuts
Spinner cuts are shallow trenches cut into flood irrigation bays, approximately 10m apart, or 4 per standard bay. They run the length of the bay, following the slope of the bay, and aim to move water away more quickly, reducing waterlogging after irrigation/rainfall. Spinner cuts can be installed … [Read more...]
MDF Newsletter May 2020 #114
IN THE NEWSLETTER THIS MONTH The Launch of the E-Media update project Guangdong VTR Yeast Supplement – Extended Trial Update Lactation Curves- Are We Getting The Most From Our Cows? Variable Rate Fertiliser Application Trial results Budget to Actual Performance – How is the MDF … [Read more...]
MDF Fortnightly Update 519
The effect of input costs and milk price on farm margins. The two main drivers of a higher feed margin are well above last year, but not quite at the target we set for the year. We are feeding the same amount of concentrate and forage supplement as last year, but both at considerably lower … [Read more...]
MDF Fortnightly Update 518
Daily milk variation Feed margin at the MDF has improved due to a number of factors- milk per cow is holding and grass consumption is slightly up, while concentrate price has fallen (wheat has replaced barley) and there is no irrigation water cost. Average milk in the vat, … [Read more...]
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