Lincoln University Dairy Farm

Latest Farm Data

As at 02 May 2024

Our latest farm walk notes include the key numbers we’re seeing on the farm. We update walk notes every week during the milking season. During the off-season this may occur monthly.

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509

Cows on Farm

1.49 KgMS

Milk Solids Per Cow

kgDM/ha

Pasture Cover

kgDM/ha/day

Growth Rate

38 day(s)

Round Length

2.2

MM of Rain

Event

SIDDC Focus Day

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Our next Focus Day is to be advised ... watch this space!!

See Events & Webinars tab for the latest and previous Focus Day handouts

How we run our dairy farm

Finances

We’re totally transparent with our budget and many of our costs are fixed for the season. See how our funds are spent here.

Environment

Learn what goes into our pastures and how we track against the increasing number of regulations our industry faces.

Animal Health

See how we’re using NZAEL best-practise to breed cows to efficiently produce more with the same amount of feed.

Advancing our industry

Everything we do at the South Island Dairy Demonstration Centre is focused on sustainable success. We research, implement and evaluate the best technologies and practises to protect our people and our environment – both now and into the future.

Weekly Farm Walks every Wednesday

Join us at LUDF Dairy Shed @ 8.50am sharp and don't forget to bring your gumboots! To secure your attendance, please text Peter on 027 440 9285.

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