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… Which paddocks will you be using for next year’s winter feed crops? To ensure the best environmental and animal welfare outcomes, B+LNZ has compiled a list of three critical factors to consider when selecting paddocks for growing winter feed crops. … them. It is also important to consider your catchment-specific water quality issues when selecting paddocks for winter feed crops.  In catchments where nitrogen leaching is a problem, be aware that growing and intensively grazing crops … to do so – do not attempt this when the slope is too steep. 2. Consider the risks in each paddock Make sure winter feed crop paddocks are set right back from all waterways or wet areas, we recommend a buffer of at least 5 meters. This …