P4: Feedbase – Maize for Silage

P4: Feedbase – Maize for Silage

P4: Feedbase – Maize for Silage Photo: Maize is a proven water and nitrogen efficient crop – a lot more water efficient than perennial pastures in the irrigation region of northern Victoria. A tool to improve management of the crop, could make maize silage a more...
Can you help?

Can you help?

Can you help? Above: Dairy UP PhD student, Jia Ling Vivien Tan, is analysing Kikuyu DNA samples in a bid to better understand Kikuyu toxicity in dairy cattle. Dairy UP is looking for help from dairy farmers to solve a problem that’s plagued producers for decades –...
Resources for resilient farming

Resources for resilient farming

Resources for resilient farming Our collaborator, NSW LLS has updated its Managing drought, fire and flood guide which provides relevant and up to date information to help farmers after major events, including drought. If you would like to discuss your plans contact...
From the horse’s mouth

From the horse’s mouth

From the horse’s mouth Hear about remote pasture monitoring from the horse’s mouth. Hannam Vale, NSW dairy farmer Tim Bale shares his experience with Dairy UP technical officer, Josh Hack in this short video, produced by our Local Land Services partner (NSW LLS)....
Growing Beef from Dairy field day

Growing Beef from Dairy field day

Growing Beef from Dairy field day The Growing Beef from Dairy field day will help dairy and beef producers explore and consider market options for their surplus calves.  This links strongly with the outcomes of Dairy UP P10 (pathways for surplus calves), which is...