The value of investing in a detailed nutrient plan

Often thought of as a tickbox exercise to conform with regulatory requirements, investing in a detailed nutrient plan can deliver significant benefits for dairy and livestock producers, with new technology now set to make the task significantly easier

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The value of investing in a detailed nutrient plan

While there are many good reasons to complete a nutrient plan – including legal obligations – investing the time and resources into really making a plan work can deliver huge benefits to dairy and beef...

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