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Volume 88 I January 17th, 2021 I email: agined@globalHQ.co.nz I www.farmersweekly.co.nz/agined
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Deferred Grazing
Deferred grazing is a management tool to maintain pastures. It requires paddocks to be rested from grazing from mid-spring until late summer and then grazed at specific levels.
This table shows a selection of prices from the Stortford Lodge Ewe Fair.
Head to https://beeflambnz.com/knowledge-hub/PDF/fs266-deferred-grazing. pdf?fbclid=IwAR3EmbsEgrhp4Z _ 3uJdx0wSmD5sWCZPsplVjZwGubmXcQHHgBJPZ0rPQI3s to learn more about this process and its benefits. Then see if you can answer the following questions. 1 What are the main things to take into consideration when selecting suitable areas for this practice? 2 Why do these paddocks then need to be treated like new pasture? What is the difference between grazing new versus established pasture?
3 From the study conducted, what were the similarities and differences between the deferred section and the rotationally grazed portions? 4 What are the main benefits of deferred grazing? What do you see as drawbacks to this process? (if any)
Have a go: 1 What was the top price for this selection of twotooth ewes? 2 Which breed were these ewes? What characteristics does this breed have? 3 What does ‘2-tooth’ mean?
STRETCH YOURSELF:
In a day of constant innovation and development some are choosing to look back to the past to help them achieve their agricultural goals. One of these is Churton organic winery in the Waihopai Valley where they are harnessing traditional horsepower in their pursuit of making top class wine. Check out the full article at: https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/126912171/thegentle-giants-softly-nurturing-the-vineyards-of-ch urton?fbclid=IwAR3UrKtbtlZqed5NIezb-W-j8eTN _ WgUjokbWwF5LoW8nRRQ9fT2qAgckAs
Have a go: 1 Where in New Zealand is Churton organic winery?
STRETCH YOURSELF: 1 How long have the Weavers been producing wine? When did they become organic? 2 What are the benefits of horses for vineyard work versus tractors? How does this allow for improvements of the wine produced?
1 What is meant by ‘capital stock’? Why is this worth noting? 2 Why do you think the lines that made $300 and above outperformed other lines? 3 The best lines matched the previous record at this sale for 2-tooth ewes. What do you think is driving such hot demand for ewes at the moment?
3 What types of wine are produced at Churton? 4 What breeds of horses are currently being employed at Churton? What attributes do these breeds have that make them suitable for this type of work? 5 Can you think of any other sectors where older farming practices, such as the use of horses, is relevant and may become more useful again in time? Especially with the desire to continue improving our ecology within productive agriculture. We would love to hear your thoughts. Flick us an email at: agined@globalhq.co.nz
2 Is this area a well known wine making region? What makes the Weavers vineyard different from most found locally?
PODCAST CORNER: To listen to a great podcast talking to Emily Welch an award winning shearer who is trailblazing women’s shearing in NZ head to:
TREASURE HUNT Can you find these items? Take pictures if you want to and tick the items off as you go.
• Rye grass • Clover. Bonus points if you can find a four-leaf clover! • Something made out of wool • Something made out of leather
Rural Women New Zealand and click on Emily Welch’s podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/ podcast/black-heels-and-tractorwheels-presented-by-rural/ id1585897238