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Can Kānuka Increase Pasture Production in New Zealand Hill Country? Research Video
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posted on 2024-09-12, 03:01 authored by Tom Mackay-Smith, Raphael SpiekermannIn this research video, we explore the results of Tom Mackay-Smith's PhD at Massey University, measuring the impact of spaced kānuka trees on pasture production, pasture species composition and soil condition in New Zealand hill country.
Results of this project include:
- 108% more green dry matter production under kānuka trees compared to open pasture.
- 49% more organic matter under the trees.
Funding
Funded by the New Zealand Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment’s Our Land and Water National Science Challenge (Toitu te Whenua, Toiora te Wai), as part of the project Silvopastoral Systems
History
Publication date
2024-06-28Project number
- Non revenue
Language
- English
Does this contain Māori information or data?
- No
