Nutrition
Managing Straw Supplies for the Winter
Malcolm Macdonald speaks to SAC beef consultants Robert Ramsay and Sarah Balfour about managing straw supplies this winter. With straw availability varying across the country this podcast discusses how farmers…
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Using Fodder Beet – Common problems and myths
The second podcast in our fodder beet for livestock series. Kirsten Williams, SAC Beef and Sheep Consultant is again joined by Dr Jim Gibbs, New Zealand who has had over…
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Farm Management Handbook 2020/21
The 41st edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, rural professionals, students…
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Using Fodder Beet – An introduction
We are extremely lucky to be joined by Dr Jim Gibbs, vet, ruminant nutritionist and fodder beet specialist, who has designed fodder beet grazing systems over in New Zealand. The…
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Forages and Feeds: Assessing Forage Stocks
Karen Stewart takes a look at how to assess silage stocks and the importance of making a plan
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Planning Feed Supplies For The Winter
Malcolm Macdonald spoke to nutritionists Karen Stewart and Mary Young along with beef specialist Robert Ramsay about planning feed supplies for the winter. Karen, Mary and Robert give us a…
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Forages and Feeds: Dealing With A Forage Shortage
This video is the sixth in our winter feed planning series covering assessing your forage stocks and their quality, as well as what to do if you are short If…
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Forages and Feeds: Assessing The Ration
This video is the fifth in our winter feed planning series covering assessing your forage stocks and their quality, as well as what to do if you are short As…
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Forages and Feeds: Assessing Your Forage – Part 2
This video is the third in our winter feed planning series covering assessing your forage stocks and their quality, as well as what to do if you are short Mary…
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Forages and Feeds: Assessing Your Forage – Part 1
This video is the second in our winter feed planning series covering assessing your forage stocks and their quality, as well as what to do if you are short Mary…
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