The table of figures below shows the MDF results for the past 20 days, and another MID farm for the past ten days. The other farm is 63% the size, in terms of both hectares being grazed and number of milkers. They both have the same stocking rate. The MDF feed margin is $1,917 per day, so after … [Read more...]
MDF Fortnightly Update 510: Summer Production
Summer Production: The importance of targets and monitoring The MDF focused on milking fewer cows this year, while maintaining pasture consumption and milk production. We are now milking 292 cows in the main herd, and producing 1.70 kg MS/cow. Our aim was 300 cows at 1.92 kg MS/cow. The grass … [Read more...]
MDF Fortnightly Update 509
Producing more milk from less cows: is it possible? In 2019-2020, the MDF planned to improve profitability by consuming 10% more grass from the farm, with 5% less cows, and 17% more milk produced per cow. If it works, it must make more profit: more of the cheaper feed, less feed wasted on … [Read more...]
MDF Fortnightly Update 508
Multiple spring toppings sustain grass quality Making sure paddock topping removes emerging seed-heads is crucial to maintaining grass quality. Two key topping timings are October and early November. Topping in October removes uneaten residue and seed heads from early maturing ryegrass and … [Read more...]
MDF Fortnightly Update 507
Maintaining spring grazing intervals and increasing nitrogen use helps manage pasture base The MDF feed margin performance has continued similarly to last period, with grass per hectare, grass per cow, milk per cow, and margins very similar. The grazing rotation is the number one priority, … [Read more...]
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