Open Field Day - Mindel Dairy
Description
In just 5 years, Simon Macadam has turned Mindel Dairy from an average Amuri farm into an excellent example of leadership in the dairy industry.
Come along to learn how and why he made changes to management, and where we're heading next!
Topics:
1. Grid Soil Testing & Variable Rate
2. Liquid Fertiliser & Pasture Efficiency
3. Pasture Species & Preparation for Success
At Agrownomics, we have been lucky enough to work alongside Simon to drive the farm forward, with continued excellent performance across soil, pasture and crop production. We're a part of this farm's performance, but you will learn plenty from Simon about how this farm performs so well.
Don't miss this exclusive look under the hood of one of the most efficient and high-performing dairy farms in Canterbury.
Please RSVP so we can cater an awesome lunch for you!
Event Details
- 10:40 am - 11:00 am
Arrive & Cuppa
Arrive at the dairy shed (106 Rotherham Rd, past the houses). Grab a cuppa and bikkie, and chat to your neighbours.
- 10:55 am - 11:30 am
Topic 1: Grid Soil Testing and Variable Rate Fertilising
Expect to learn about: - soil testing for performance dairy - turning a soil test into a variable rate spread map - dialing in fertility on the whole farm (nutrient transfer management)
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Topic 2: Liquid Fertiliser & Pasture Efficiency
Expect to learn about: - nitrogen use reduction - biology + multiple minerals together - pasture testing & matching plant needs - same budget, less nutrients, more performance
- 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Topic 3: Pasture Species & Preparation for Succes
Expect to learn about: - crops to fit with pasture performance - pasture establishment must-do's - species and seed rates - pasture performance at the top end of efficiency
- 12:50 pm - 1:10 pm
Lunch & Finish
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