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  • Aerial photo of a winter crop paddock in the South Island of New Zealand during winter grazing.
    Winter crop paddock selection

    Wintering starts with picking the right paddocks. Your choice impacts crop yield, cost, and winter success.

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    6 min read

    Winter crop paddock selection

    Aerial photo of a winter crop paddock in the South Island of New Zealand during winter grazing.

    Wintering starts with picking the right paddocks. Your choice impacts crop yield, cost, and winter success.

    Environment

    6 min read

  • A dairy farm set up to cultivate winter crops
    Winter crop cultivation

    Winter crop cultivation is crucial to your dairy farm's success. Have a detailed plan that includes aspects like paddock slope, critical source areas (CSAs), and buffer zones.

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    8 min read

    Winter crop cultivation

    A dairy farm set up to cultivate winter crops

    Winter crop cultivation is crucial to your dairy farm's success. Have a detailed plan that includes aspects like paddock slope, critical source areas (CSAs), and buffer zones.

    Environment

    8 min read

  • Luke Templeton working in a paddock to set up winter grazing for his dairy herd
    Setting up and grazing

    Early preparation of your winter grazing paddocks minimises sediment loss and movement. Use back fences and portable troughs to reduce soil damage by limiting unnecessary cow movement.

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    9 min read

    Setting up and grazing

    Luke Templeton working in a paddock to set up winter grazing for his dairy herd

    Early preparation of your winter grazing paddocks minimises sediment loss and movement. Use back fences and portable troughs to reduce soil damage by limiting unnecessary cow movement.

    Environment

    9 min read

  • A dairy cow facing front
    Cow care in winter

    Winter preparation for cows is key to their health and productivity. Ensure they're in good condition, as fat acts as insulation. Group dry cows based on their condition and calving date, enabling tailored feeding and protection from dominant cows.

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    10 min read

    Cow care in winter

    A dairy cow facing front

    Winter preparation for cows is key to their health and productivity. Ensure they're in good condition, as fat acts as insulation. Group dry cows based on their condition and calving date, enabling tailored feeding and protection from dominant cows.

    Environment

    10 min read

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