That gives you a good idea of what your farm can carry through to next spring. “The formula a couple of older farmers told me is take your normal winter stocking rate minus pasture loss from slipping minus loss of management control from damage to fencing minus 10 per cent. She had a message for affected farmers: “Reach out to your farm consultants, fertiliser reps, vets and business advisers to get a plan in place for your property. “Good advice is absolutely essential at times like this.” Winter is a real challenge for hill country farmers as the grass stops growing, meaning stock numbers need to be dropped to match what feed is available. “We will have all noticed the shorter days and cooler mornings as autumn moves in.
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