Open Field Day - Windale Dairy
Description
For over 11 years, Ben and Wendy Croft have been managing Windale Dairy to the highest standard.
That goes for performance and sustainability, through strategic efficiency.
Topics:
Fine Particle Fertiliser - Fluidised Technology
Grid Soil Testing & Variable Rate Fertiliser
Less Cows, Better Fed, More Milk
Last year, they were nominated for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards, and won the Sustainability and Stewardship Award.
At Agrownomics, we have been lucky enough to work alongside Ben 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 Ben 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.
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Topic 1: Fine Particle Fertiliser
Expect to learn about: - the technology in the truck - the products and rates (fully feeding the plant through the season) - pasture testing to refine nutrient inputs - same budget, less nutrients, more performance
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Topic 2: 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)
- 12:00 am - 12:50 pm
Topic 3: Less Cows, Better Fed, More Milk
Expect to learn about: - targeted genetic improvement of the herd, by the FARMER - fully feeding the RIGHT cows - pasture performance at the top end
- 12:50 pm - 1:10 pm
Lunch & Finish
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