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How fodder beet’s use has evolved based on farm experiences and research findings | Ep. 31

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Fodder beet offers many benefits as an alternative crop to brassicas, but it also presents risks and challenges. So, what can we learn from recent research about how to deal with those risks and challenges? How have farmers adapted their feeding practices over time? And do we have all the answers or is there more research required? In this episode DairyNZ senior scientist Dawn Dalley summarises recent research findings, and North Canterbury dairy farmer and veterinarian Trish McIntosh joins us to share her experiences of using fodder beet.
Chapters:
1:07 - Dawn give an overview on her role at DairyNZ with fodder beet research
2:38 - An intro from Trish and how she got involved with this project
4:15 - Fodder beet learnings from the Forages for reduced nitrate leaching project
7:42 - Trish talks about how feeding practices have changed on her farm
10:53 - Research to find answers to some of the challenges farmers have experienced
15:54 - Feeding changes Trish has observed with clients over the last 10-12 years
17:50 - Cumulative effects of feeding fodder beet on our replacement dairy stock.
20:58 - The benefits of being involved with the Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) project
22:00 - Do we have all the answers or is there still more research required?
25:06 - Fodder beets role in dairy systems into the future
29:41 - Does fodder beet pose additional environmental risks when being grazed during winter?
31:46 - Practical take home messages from Dawn and Trish

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Fodder beet offers many benefits as an alternative crop to brassicas, but it also presents risks and challenges. So, what can we learn from recent research about how to deal with those risks and challenges? How have farmers adapted their feeding practices over time? And do we have all the answers or is there more research required? In this episode DairyNZ senior scientist Dawn Dalley summarises recent research findings, and North Canterbury dairy farmer and veterinarian Trish McIntosh joins us to share her experiences of using fodder beet.
Chapters:
1:07 - Dawn give an overview on her role at DairyNZ with fodder beet research
2:38 - An intro from Trish and how she got involved with this project
4:15 - Fodder beet learnings from the Forages for reduced nitrate leaching project
7:42 - Trish talks about how feeding practices have changed on her farm
10:53 - Research to find answers to some of the challenges farmers have experienced
15:54 - Feeding changes Trish has observed with clients over the last 10-12 years
17:50 - Cumulative effects of feeding fodder beet on our replacement dairy stock.
20:58 - The benefits of being involved with the Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) project
22:00 - Do we have all the answers or is there still more research required?
25:06 - Fodder beets role in dairy systems into the future
29:41 - Does fodder beet pose additional environmental risks when being grazed during winter?
31:46 - Practical take home messages from Dawn and Trish

  continue reading

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