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David Acland: Mid Canterbury Federated Famers President on farmers being urged to plan ahead to secure winter feed supplies
Canterbury farmers are being urged to plan ahead amid concerns over winter feed supplies.
A series of significant hailstorms, combined with persistently wet conditions, has made it a tough season for arable farmers across the region.
Federated Farmers is encouraging early discussions between arable and dairy farmers, warning crop damage could reduce feed available for winter-grazed dairy cows.
Mid Canterbury President David Acland told Ryan Bridge it’s not panic stations just yet, it’s a push for people to check in and secure the feed they need.
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