Dairynz Tech Series: Dairy Science In Action

What’s your game plan when pasture growth slows down or a dry spell hits? Do you know which supplement will give you the best value for money? And how do you balance cost and risk when planning for the future? In this episode of Talking Dairy, DairyNZ’s Mark Williams, and Rakaia dairy farmer, Enda Hawe, discuss how to choose the right supplements for your circumstances. They cover the concept of marginal milk and how it can be used to ensure your feed strategy is financially sound. And they discuss the how to make the most of DairyNZ’s Supplement Price Calculator and the FeedChecker to guide decision making. Find out what steps you can take now to minimise the impact of future feed shortages. Find out more:Summer Smarts | DairyNZSummer management - DairyNZSupplement Price Calculator - DairyNZFeedChecker calculator - DairyNZUsing supplementary feeds profitably - DairyNZ Facts and FiguresHave feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz Follow DairyNZ on socials for the latest u