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Time of harvest In a typical year, the timing of harvest for maize silage is based on the milk line in the kernel and the dry matter (DM) of the whole plant. Two-thirds milk line (when the kernel’s outer two-thirds is starchy and the inner third milky) and 33-35% whole plant DM is the harvesting […]
As we look forward to Summer, NIWA’s long term forecast predicts a Summer dominated by La Niña with above average temperatures and humidity across the whole of New Zealand. Whilst this might be good news for those lucky enough to go away on holiday this year, La Niña is predicted to bring more north-easterly winds […]
New Zealand farm businesses can significantly reduce silage spoilage and retain more nutrients in their forage thanks to improvements in silage preservation technologies. At a time when feed costs are rising, it is now more important than ever to reduce the impact of silage losses to retain valuable, locally grown feed. What are silage losses? […]
Glen Whyte manages the ‘Whyte Farming Ltd’ finishing unit at Alford Forest, Canterbury. The 1100 Wapiti Weaners arrive weaned in March to Glens low country farm (400meters above sea level), Glen raises the deer on a combination of lush plain pastures, Lucerne baleage, Red Clover baleage and Pea Vine baleage – using Nutritech Sil-All® 4×4+ […]
Nutritech has a long involvement in the New Zealand agricultural industry, dating back to 1915 when a Danish chemist established the Danish Mineral Research Company which became Nutritech International Limited in 1985. Over the last 106 years Nutritech has become synonymous with the supply of nutrients including vitamins and trace minerals important for animal health […]
While nutritional management (especially in the springer period) plays a significant role in reproductive performance, it is not the only factor contributing to poor reproductive performance. A review of reproductive management in dairy cows1 showed that factors that reduced fertility include delayed cycling activity, uterine health, lower expression of heat symptoms and lower pregnancy rates […]
New Zealand’s on-farm plastic recycling initiative, Plasback, is gaining momentum as the agricultural industry moves to reduce its environmental impact. Since the beginning of the year two Kiwi silage wrap importers – Nutritech and Tulloch Farm Machines – have joined the Plasback scheme. Also, dairy giant Fonterra has launched its Co-operative Difference framework, under which […]
Get to know some of our new, returning and existing team members! Rena Mehrtens Area Manager – East Coast, Hawkes Bay & Wairarapa (Dip Veterinary Nursing (Massey University) B.Viticulture) Hi, I’m Rena and I’m delighted to be taking over from Christian Muller as Area Manager for Hawkes Bay & Wairarapa. Having grown up enjoying visiting […]
Nutritech are pleased to announce that our new South Island factory has been commissioned in Rolleston, Canterbury. Following the Christchurch earthquake in 2009, the existing equipment in Christchurch city was relocated to a site in Rolleston as the old building was no longer fit for purpose. In the last 8 years there has been significant […]
