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… to reduce sediment and surface flow losses following the winter grazing of forage crops.  Trials will be carried out on hill country in the Hawkes Bay and Horizons regions, but the systems developed will provide spill-over benefits to all … with soil aeration and structure, thus reducing soil movement, sediment and nutrient loss. As sediment acts as a vector for phosphate, catch-crops will also reduce phosphate losses.   Benefit for farmers This project will provide robust information on the management and benefits of catch-crops that will be applicable across all New Zealand and terrains. Workshops and …