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Huatokitoki shade research

Huatokitoki shade research cows in a paddock standing under a tree in shade

This article from Rural Delivery written by our own Marie Taylor is an interesting read into shade research conducted on a Central Hawke’s Bay property.

The study measured the effects of shade on grazing behaviour and production, and found that on days when the temperature was above 25 degrees Celsius, cows with shade grazed up to 40 minutes more a day than those without.

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Huatokitoki shade research
April 2012, Rural Delivery

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About Marie Taylor

Marie Taylor is the founder of Plant Hawke’s Bay. With a background in horticultural science and rural journalism, she has been recognised for her contributions to landscape revegetation and habitat protection, including receiving a Queen's Service Medal and winning the Supreme Award at the 2018 NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards.

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