MANAGEMENT
Actions or responses taken during the snows varied according to the type of country being farmed. A multitude of different approaches and actions were taken. The best actions most frequently mentioned included the feeding of supplements, use of helicopters, use of dozers on the hill/downs and snowploughs on the plains to clear tracks and grass.
Some actions which would not be repeated included waiting for the snow to thaw, spending excessive time on small mobs/sick sheep, reviving sleepy sickness ewes and growing winter feed at too high an altitude.
Contact for Enquiries
North Island
Phil Journeaux
Manager
North Island Regions
Sector Performance Policy
MAF Policy
Private Bag 3123
Hamilton
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 7 957 8314
Fax: +64 7 957 8315
South Island
John Greer
Regional Team Leader
Natural Resources Group
MAF Policy
PO Box 20 280
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 3 943 1703
Fax: +64 3 943 1757
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