Grass is the bottom line Milker numbers are rising quickly at the Macalister Demonstration Farm as fresh cows come into the herd after calving. Grass consumption per cow has lifted, as has overall pasture consumption/ha which is now close to the August target. This increase in grass … [Read more...]
MDF EXTENSION OFFICER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITION DESCRIPTION
This role has two parts – to co-ordinate and deliver on-farm projects and farmer extension activities and to act as the Executive Officer of the Macalister Demonstration Farm (MDF). Extension Role: The MDF EO will: Form strong links to the Farm Manager and Farm Consultant to … [Read more...]
MDF Fortnightly Update 548
Setting Up For Spring The soil is getting dry, not quite dry enough to irrigate just yet. Observing paddock 20, which will be grazed soon, it has 2,400 kg DM grass per ha on offer, and it is expected to be grazed down to 1,500 kg DM per ha, so has 900 kg DM per ha available. That amount of grass … [Read more...]
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