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MDF Fortnightly Update 529

December 29, 2020 by MDF

MDF Fortnightly Update 529

Growing and consuming grass at the MDF.  At the MDF, milk per cow is above target, but cow numbers are a little behind this time last year, so stocking rate is a little lower. These lower numbers haven’t stopped the grass consumption/hectare being on target at 51 kg DM/ha/day, with grass/cow over … [Read more...]

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The MDF e-Media Project: Spinner Cuts (extended version)

October 29, 2020 by MDF

This video takes us on-farm at the MDF, with Frank Tyndall (Dairy Farm consultant) and Jade Killoran (MDF Extension Officer). Together, Frank and Jade take us through an extended explanation of the concept, methodology and results of the spinner cuts at the MDF. The MDF is grateful for the generous … [Read more...]

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The MDF e-Media Project: Spinner Cuts

October 29, 2020 by MDF

The MDF's Research and Extension Officer, Jade Killoran, explores the mechanisms of spinner cuts, and how they can cost-effectively reduce the effects of waterlogging on flood irrigation bays. The MDF is grateful for the generous support of Fonterra, who make this project … [Read more...]

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The MDF e-Media Project

October 29, 2020 by MDF

As part of the MDF’s commitment to sharing information with the community, we have created the e-Media project. The e-Media project aims to enhance the MDF's communications with the MID community. The MDF will use both traditional and new channels to increase interaction with the MID. Our Research … [Read more...]

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MDF Annual Report 2020

October 27, 2020 by MDF

Please click the link below to download the MDF Annual Report 2020   … [Read more...]

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The MDF IoT Project: Introduction

December 29, 2020 By MDF

MDF Fortnightly Update 533

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MDF Fortnightly Update 532

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The Macalister Demonstration Farm, formerly the Macalister Research Farm, is a farmer-owned co-operative established on April 13th 1960. A collaboration between dairy farmers of the MID and the Department of Agriculture at Maffra resulted in the … Read More

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