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Friday, 09 September 2016 19:55

Pasture renewal pays big dividends

Pasture renewal rates throughout NZ are very low – at around 2.5% for sheep and beef farms and only 8% for dairy farms.

Despite plenty of evidence showing the clear benefits of renewing pastures, renewal rates in New Zealand remain very low, claims the Pasture Renewal Charitable Trust.

Published in Management

More farmers renewing pasture – still more to go

"Pasture renewal offers a great return on investment at a time when pastoral farmers are under pressure," says PRCT project manager Tim Wood.

Renewing 10% of New Zealand farm pasture annually would ensure productivity and performance gains achieved via new species do not dwindle over a 10-year cycle.

Published in Management