Northern Horizons
August 2021
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June 2021
Article Index
Assessing Creeping Vigna lines in Far North Qld
Breeding replacements from herd bulls
DAF field day of grazing management and dairy beef
End of financial year reminders
Genomics uncovers surprises in the ben pen
Include bulls in your biosecurity plan
Northern NSW Biodiverse Carbon Project
PUP grazing improves pasture intake and utilisation in Kikuyu and annual ryegrass
The latest technology to breed more productive cows
April 2021
Article Index
Kikuyu residue management affects the yield of over sown annual ryegrass
C4Milk 2020 Winter forage demonstration
Strategies to maintain intake and production during autumn
Industry response to floods in New South Wales and Southern Queensland
Genomic testing delivers benefits across the farm business
Predicting heifer performance with genomic testing
Australian Dairy Plan publishes progress update
AgriStarter Loan paves the path for dairy succession
Northern Australian Dairy Hub replaces Dairyinfo.biz
Dairy Passport Creating Safe, Capable Workplaces
Rejuvenating NSW dairy research: Your help is needed!
From corporate office to centre pivots
February 2021
Article Index
The effect of partial mixed ration formulation on dairy cow intake in subtropical dairy systems
On Farm Winter Crop Experiences – Wheat 2020
Growing points and pasture growth in Kikuyu
New online Dairy Australia program offers easy access to milking and mastitis management training
Taking Ag-Education Out of the Box
Building successful business foundations
Healthy Hooves – Making it work on-farm
December 2020
Article Index
Queensland Dairy Accounting Scheme (QDAS) Results summary
Subtropical Dairy Annual General Meeting and Farm Tours
Compost Sheds for Milking Herds
Research into the incidence of mycotoxins in tropical pastures in Far North Queensland
‘Stepping into Dairy’ online sessions – Join the conversation online
Focussing on-farm biosecurity plans
Resilient Farm Systems Expression of Interest
October 2020
Article Index
Stage of maturity and nutritive value of Setaria pastures
Healthy Hooves webinar – Managing your herds feet
Demonstration highlights alternate incomes for dairy farmers rearing males calves
Calf Systems and Infrastructure Facebook group – Join the conversation
Building successful business foundations
New strategies to effectively manage downer cows in FNQ
Malanda discussion group gets back into the swing of things in 2020
August 2020
Article Index
C4Milk Winter Forage 2020 On-Farm Evaluations
C4Milk Lucerne Grazing trails: experiment 3 update
Bureau of Meteorology Spring Outlook – Subtropical Dairy Region
Evaluating setaria quality at different stages of regrowth in Far North Queensland (FNQ)
Subtropical Dairy Weekly eNews
Managing Cell Counts and the Dry Period
Guide to choosing an appropriate dry cow treatment (DCT) strategy
New online Dairy Australia program offers easy access to milking and
mastitis management training
Subtropical Dairy Operational Plan 2020/2021
Subtropical Dairy Young Dairy Network update
Resilient Farm Systems Expression of Interest
Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loans offer alternative finance option for dairy farmers
June 2020
Article Index
Caring for Calves-Online Discussions
Discussion groups come together for session on safe and compliant fuel storage
Electricity Tariffs Soon to Become Obsolete
Managing higher molasses costs in Far North Queensland
New traits for genetic improvement
NSW Employee Survey – The Results Are In!
Simple feed changes can generate $52,000
Solar Is the Solution for the Owens Family
Summer forages and the crop conundrum
Taking Stock Case Study Sam and Fleur Tonge – Casino NSW
Topfodder on Mid North Coast NSW
Transition Cow Management Online Pilot Course
April 2020
Article Index
Big data adds precision to breeding for mastitis resistance – DataGene
Challenging summer for silages
Developing Feeding Systems for Raising Male Dairy Calves for the Australian Red Meat Industry
Farm Business Analysis Assistance-available for Queensland dairyfarmers
Farm Safety a Focus for Discussion Groups Across Southern QLD
National Smarter Irrigation for Profit project commences in Northern Rivers
Subtropical YDN hosts genomic focussed workshops
Summer Forage Options Field Day
TopFodder on Mid North Coast NSW
February 2020
Article Index
A new national organisation for the Australian dairy industry
Drought Feeding session in FNQ
Focus on Drought Feeding sessions across QLD and northern NSW
Mould and Mycotoxin Risks in Feed
Principles of preventing mastitis
Rural Investment Corporation Drought Loans
Sunshine Coast Women in Dairy Discussion Group
December 2019
Article Index
A to Z of fibre sources and their expected feed values
Balancing dairy production and profits in northern Australia
Be prepared for extreme weather events this summer
C4 milk summer forage combination trails
Discussion groups Focus on Feed
Good Governance and Investment refresher workshop
Helping Australian’s make more informed food choices
Keeping cows on the curve through summer
Maximising leaf growth in kikuyu pastures
Subtropical Dairy’s achievements during 2018-2019
October 2019
Article Index
Farm safety a priority this holiday season
Feeding pastures for profit NSW Mid North Coast
InCharge Dairy Herd Fertility Pilot Program wraps up in SEQ
Reducing stress around calving time in FNQ
Refreshing our Tick Control knowledge in FNQ
Tropical pasture evaluation plots being developed at Gatton Research Dairy
August 2019
Article Index
Big data drives dairy genetics – DataGene
C4 Milk – Winter forage combination demonstrations
Calf disbudding – managing calf welfare for better growth rates
Enhancing the profitability and productivity of livestock farming through virtual herding technology
Forage considerations in a challenging season
Outstanding milk quality helps farmers weather tough season
The nutritive value of ryegrass pastures on farm
June 2019
April 2019
Article Index
Discussion group project activities during 2019
Employment Starter Kit Initiative
Increased pasture intake in Partial Mixed Ration systems using grazing management
Looking for data-loving dairy farmers – DataGene
NSW North Coast Farmers embark on financial benchmarking journey
Pasture residual – in surplus or in the overdraft
The Australian Dairy Conference 2019
The influence of pasture height on leaf and stem on offer of ryegrass pastures
February 2019
Article Index
Advanced Nutrition in Action 2018 group continues to meet as a discussion group in 2019
Cyanide and nitrate poisoning from sorghum crops
Dairy farm audits find nearly half have no safety policy in place
Drying Off and Healthy Calves in CQ
Facts on alternative fibre sources
Making Smart irrigation decisions in dry periods
Making every cow count – Geoff & Ruth Chalk
Mobile drafting system has cows on the moove – Kieran Ison & Armando Navas
Planning for autumn and winter feed using dryland cropping options
Winter is just around the corner and ryegrass planting is near
December 2018
Article Index
Dairy herd management strategies – Culling decisions in a drought
Farmers upskill on good farm business governance and explore investment opportunities
Grazing management of kikuyu pastures
Mastitis control in and after wet conditions – Drying off the key to a better run next lactation
Northern Australian Dairy Innovation Day 2018
Principles of preventing mastitis as taught in the Cups on Cups off workshops
October 2018
August 2018
Article Index
Discussion groups- Tour to Central West NSW
Farm Business Management Fundamentals
Focus Farm Update – Dealing with an uncertain season
Getting your home office organised
Making TopFodder in the Subtropical Dairy region
Northern Australian youth looking to the future
On farm evaluation of legumes in kikuyu swards
Rumen 8 Feed Formulation Softwares
Subtropical Dairy Discussion Group opportunities now available
June 2018
Article Index
Cow confirmation for productivity and longevity
DairyBase and farm business management EOFY checklist
Feed wastage – Technical principles and practices
High Grain Prices – are there other options
Setting up your office sessions in FNQ
The impact of your feeding decisions during a fodder shortage
Unpacking the ESKi and getting human resource management sorted
June 2018
Article Index
C4Milk animal grazing experiment and R&D open day
Fertigation Case Study – McInnes Bros Harrisville
Fertigation for dairy pastures – findings from year 1 of the trial
Grazing management annual ryegrass – Sam & Fleur Tonge
On-farm innovation – Paul Roderick – scraper
PUP (Proportion of Un-grazed Pasture) grazing increases margins on farm
February-March 2018
Article Index
Are you interested in ultimately owning a dairy farm
Business governance and investment workshop – Maleny
DAF C4Milk team lead northern Australian dairy R&D for 2018-2022
Feeding additives during summer-what is the evidence benefits to milk production and cost
Focus Farm update irrigation upgrade
Focusing on soil phosphorous and potassium – FNQ Regional group project
On farm innovation -Gary & Karen Wenzel – cow monitoring collar system
Root lesion nematodes – are they invading your paddocks
December 2017
September 2017
Article Index
Evaluating fertigation under Queensland conditions
Forage sorghum- potential yield and nutritive value
Lablab, a very cost-effective source of crude protein
Mastitis and on-Farm milk cultures – A field study
Part 2 – Management of grazing intensity and pasture utilisation
Summer forages, irrigation and costs
July 2017
Article Index
DataGene phone app fills missing link
Industry Pilot – Dairy herd advanced nutrition course
Integrated effluent management system gets reviewed
On farm innovations – Electric fence lifting
Part 1 – Pasture selection and selective grazing
Pulling together your DairyBase numbers
May 2017
Article Index
Basic nutrition courses delivered in Subtropical Dairy
Controlling mastitis in wet conditions
Dairybiz+ 100 resources to help you unlock potential profit
DataGene driving dairy herd improvements
Mid career farmers pilot business dairy network
New soils project for Far North Queensland
On farm innovation levelling bar
Post flood feed quality mycotoxins
Taking dairy to the classroom- Agconnect
Talking succession with Lyn Sykes at the South Burnett dinner
