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… This project will evaluate a range of catch crop species and establishment techniques to reduce sediment and surface flow losses following the winter grazing of … Typically, winter forage crops are grazed off by livestock then the paddocks are left to fallow until spring. Catch crop refers to a short-term crop that is established before, during or after a winter crop is first grazed off and before the next main crop or new …

… This project aims to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing lamb survival in New Zealand. … Background On average, flocks within New Zealand record 15-18% mortality rates in their lambs. 75% of these losses likely occur within 3-5 days of lambing. The factors impacting lamb survival appears to be multi-factorial and complex.  This project aims to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing lamb survival in New Zealand.  How will this be achieved? A one-day workshop was held to gain a better understanding of …