Depicted above is one of the many rolling hilled farms we passed of cows free grazin.
Below is a word document where I go further into the Sustainability of both New Zealand and the United States regarding Agriculture
Driving up to Lincoln University's Dairy Farm: Us sanitizing our shoes so we can go in: Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF), situated in Lincoln, New Zealand, is a demonstration farm that focuses on sustainable dairy farming practices. I want to break down some key aspects of their initiatives and then I will go into the questions I asked some of the professors there with their responses. Farm Data and Performace: -As of April 18, 2024, LUDF manages 554 cows on the farm. -The average milk solids production per cow is 1.47 kg MS. -Pasture cover stands at 2560 kg DM/ha, and the daily growth rate is 61 kg DM/ha/day. -The farm follows a 36-day round length for rotational grazing. Financial Transparency: -LUDF maintains transparency by sharing its budget. Many costs are fixed for the season, and you can explore how funds are allocated on their website, here. Environmental Practices: -LUDF is committed to meeting industry regulations. They carefully man...
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