In 10: How to plan for winter and stay on track when pressure hits

About this episode

Justin Kitto shares practical advice for planning winter grazing to maintain control during challenging conditions.

Winter will test your system, but a clear plan helps you stay in control. In this episode, DairyNZ Environment Manager Justin Kitto shares practical advice to help you set up a winter grazing plan that works when conditions turn. You’ll hear why putting a written plan in place matters, and how simple practices like back-fencing and smart water placement can protect your paddocks and improve cow comfort. Justin covers how to make your plan work by involving your team and keeping it visib...

People in this episode

Guest: Justin Kitto

Topics covered

• winter grazing
• planning
• cow comfort
• back-fencing
• water placement

Keywords

• winter
• grazing plan
• cow comfort
• back-fencing
• water placement
• DairyNZ

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DairyNZ

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