A healthy, thriving environment is the foundation of a healthy, thriving farm. We are focused on being the most environmentally sustainable dairy farmers by reducing our footprint, restoring nature and adopting a regenerative mindset.
The Co-operative Difference
Farm Source Seasonal Focus Podcast
Tune in to our Seasonal Focus podcast series on Spotify or any major podcast platform, to hear from our technical team, vendor partners and more about optimising your on farm feed this season.
Your Pasture Seed Options
You can purchase certified pasture seed in one of our trusted Pasture Packs or custom mixed to your requirements. Each of our Farm Source Pasture Packs contain a specialised mix of seed to meet the variations in insect control, climate, soil type, paddock use and farm facilities to deliver the best possible results.
Best practice pasture renewal
A healthy, high-producing pasture is an extremely valuable asset on both dairy and dry stock farms. Renewing old, run-out pastures can deliver a significant economic benefit for farmers, provided that it is done carefully, so that the new pasture establishes well and goes on to deliver the anticipated production gains.
Ideally, the renewal programme will include a crop and/or an annual, winter active ryegrass followed by a summer crop, before the new permanent pasture is sown.
Maximise new pastures for performance and production with effective weed management
There are many ways to set up a new pasture, ranging from a planned, detailed Programmed Approach™, to an autumn 'Grass to Grass' scenario. Whichever your preferred method, too often a crucial last hurdle in the pasture renewal process is missed, that being a post emergence spray to control weeds.
High weed populations can severely limit new pasture performance and its persistence. Some weeds can aggressively compete for space, nutrients and moisture and can hamper your end goal of a productive, persistent pasture to feed stock well.
ADVICE & SUPPORT
Support from your Farm Source TSR
Farm Source TSR's are on-farm year round building their knowledge, working with farmers like yourself, learning from our trusted industry partners and training on the latest research and scientific findings.
As part of the Co-op, they can also use your Farm Insights Report and Fonterra best-practice information to guide profitable and sustainable outcomes for your farming business.
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Farm Source Rewards Bonus Earn
Ag-Chem
Earn a bonus F$15 per $500 spent on select ag-chem between 1 February and 30 April 2024. Terms & Conditions apply.
Greener Choices Seed
Earn a bonus F$45 per $500 spent on any Barenbrug pasture seed or Agricom Ecotain seed between 1 February and 30 April 2024. Terms & Conditions apply.
Other Seed
Earn a bonus F$30 per $500 spent on Agricom, PGG Wrightson Seed, and RAGT pasture seed products between 1 February and 30 April 2024. Terms & Conditions apply.