Document Library: Fodder

An index to our poplar and willow documentation

Influence of tree shading by Populus ×euramericana ‘Veronese’ - Research Brief 02

We measured and modelled pasture production over a 10-month period under poplar trees aged either 11 or 22 years (TP) and in open pasture (OP), to determine the effect of spaced conservation trees on pasture production.

Topics: Fodder; Cultivation; Poplar Information; Trees for the Farm;

Document Type: Research Briefs;

Willows, poplars and fodder - Research Brief 10

Poplar and willow provide fodder of sufficient quality and quantity to warrant using then as supplements for feeding to livestock during summer droughts. In addition to the feed quality, the tannins and phenolic glucosides present in the leaves provide pharmaceuticals benefits to stock.

Topics: Fodder; Poplar Information; Trees for the Farm; Willow Information;

Document Type: Research Briefs;

Managing Poplars and Willows: Pollarding Young Willows in a Fodder Block

Safety is paramount when pollarding willows, especially for the first time. Willows can provide decent fodder for stock.

Topics: Fodder; Trees for the Farm; Willow Information;

Document Type: Videos;

Managing Poplars and Willows: Pollarding Older Willows

Older willows can be pollarded to allow them to become a fodder source.

Topics: Fodder; Cultivation; Willow Information;

Document Type: Videos;

Managing Poplars & Willows: Pollarding Willows from Within the Tree

Pollarding willows is useful to manage tree size when producing fodder for stock and producing planting poles. Safety is a key issue.

Topics: Fodder; Cultivation;

Document Type: Videos;

Managing Poplars & Willows: Pollarding Willows from a Tractor Mounted Box

A tractor mounted bin is a useful way to quickly and easy way to pollard willows on the farm, particularly in flat to easy country. Safety is paramount.

Topics: Fodder; Cultivation;

Document Type: Videos;

An Ecosystem Services Approach to the Evaluation of Soil Conservation in New Zealand hill country

Estelle Dominati & Alec Mackay

A presentation at the IPC Working Party in Gisborne, 2014.

Topics: Erosion Control; Farms; Rivers; Fodder;

Document Type: Presentations; IPC - Gisborne 2014;

Fodder Tree Project

Topics: Fodder;

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Factsheet 3: Setting up a willow coppice block for fodder

Tree fodder is a valuable source of stock nutrition, especially during periods of drought.

Topics: Fodder;

Document Type: Fact Sheets;