Summer pasture growth can slow quickly when heat and limited moisture take hold. Good feed management means recognising the warning signs early, protecting pasture, using supplements strategically and planning beyond today's feed position.

Consistently good pasture management comes down to the habits farmers build into their daily and weekly routines. From regular farm walks to measuring pasture and adjusting early, these seven habits help keep grazed grass working harder for the dairy herd.

A feed wedge provides dairy farmers with a clear picture of pasture supply across the farm, helping identify shortages, surpluses and grazing opportunities before they become problems.

More than 150 New Zealand rural schools have received a share of $25,000 in premium calving products from Blue Pacific Minerals, helping support local Calf Club and Agriculture Day events and the next generation of Kiwi farmers.

A dairy farm smells very different through a cow's nose. Discover how a cow's powerful sense of smell detects subtle information from pasture, feed, other cattle and changes in the environment that humans simply cannot detect.

Cow whiskers are much more than a hairy feature around the muzzle. Discover how these specialised sensory hairs help dairy cows explore, detect contact and understand what is happening immediately around their noses.

Good pasture management is about looking beyond today's paddock. A 12-month feed budget helps dairy farmers plan pasture supply, understand herd demand, manage grazing rotations and prepare for seasonal changes in pasture growth.

Weeds can quickly take advantage of thin or damaged pasture. Day six looks at identifying common weeds such as dock, thistles, buttercup and gorse, and how an integrated approach combining pasture management, grazing, mechanical control and targeted spraying can provide longer-term control.

Soil disturbance and regenerative agriculture might seem at odds, but could targeted intervention have a role to play in soil health? Join Ray Archuleta and Neils Olsen as they explore the SOILKEE Renovator in a real-time paddock demonstration.

A healthy pasture is more than grass and clover above the ground. Day five explores pasture diversity, root depth, earthworm activity, organic matter and biological nutrient cycling, and how farmers can use different plant species to build a more resilient and productive pasture system.

Healthy pasture starts below the surface. Understanding soil fertility, structure, compaction, roots, organic matter and drainage can help dairy farmers identify why a paddock is underperforming and make better pasture management decisions.

Successful pasture renewal starts long before the seed goes into the ground. Learn how paddock preparation, establishment method, sowing depth, moisture, weed control and first grazing influence the performance and persistence of a new pasture.

Perennial ryegrass and white clover remain the foundation of many NZ dairy pastures, but chicory, plantain and lucerne can offer valuable alternatives where soil, climate and seasonal feed demands require a different approach.

Good pasture management starts with understanding how plants grow. Discover how perennial ryegrass, white clover and the three-leaf principle can help dairy farmers grow and harvest quality home-grown feed.

Healthy udders do not happen by accident. From teat condition and effective teat spraying to milking equipment, hygiene and early detection, there are plenty of practical ways dairy farmers can protect udder health and keep cows comfortable and productive.

Your cows leave more than footprints behind them. Their dung can provide useful clues about feed digestion, pasture changes and what is happening inside the herd. Here is how to look at dairy cow poo without jumping to conclusions.

Sexed semen and beef genetics can both have a place in a dairy breeding programme. The key is matching the mating to the cow and the farm's needs, considering replacement requirements, conception performance, calf value, rearing costs and long-term herd genetics.

Digital dermatitis can become a costly herd problem if small lesions and environmental risks are overlooked. Good footbath management, early detection, individual treatment, clean walking areas and sensible biosecurity all have a role in maintaining healthy dairy cow feet.

Good heat detection remains a combination of knowing the cows and using the right information. From visual signs and standing heat through to activity monitors and rumination data, there are several tools dairy farmers can use to identify cows ready for breeding.

Precision feeding is not about giving every cow a different ration. It is about using technology, data and good observation to provide appropriate nutrition, improve feed accuracy and reduce waste while making the feeding system more efficient.