SUPPLEMENTARY FEEDING
Amounts used
There was a substantial increase in the amount of supplementary feeds during the snow year of 1992. Part of the increase was due to the dry autumn creating shortages of feed in winter that exacerbated the effect of snow. Conventional square hay bales showed the biggest increase - (73.5%), transportability being a major factor for its widespread use. Round bales, silage and grain showed similar increases (23 - 44%) with almost a four-fold increase in the amount of sheepnuts used. The area of brassica used remained relatively static.
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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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