
Catch crops proving a win for environment and bank balance
The Government’s recently announced Essential Freshwater proposals have put the spotlight on winter grazing and catch crops look set to play an important role in good winter management practices.
Catch crops such as Intimidator Oats mop up excess nitrogen in the wake of winter forage crops and turn nutrients into valuable drymatter; reducing a farm’s environmental footprint while increasing...

Intimidator Oats-an ideal catch-crop
Catch-crops look set to become an important tool to mop-up nutrients in the wake of winter forage crops.
Environmental regulations are a reality for farmers throughout the country as Regional and Central Governments strive to meet water quality targets.
Winter feed crops have come under the regulatory spotlight as a source of nutrient and soil loss, but catch-crops look set to become an...