SHEEP'S FEET AND PASTURE PLANTS

Abstract

In the early days biologists viewed Southland with interest, if with some concern, but as time passed European plants and animals were found to be well suited to the environment. With the help of technical advice, man with his ingenuity and energy continues to transform tussockland, forest, and swamp. With the pastures which he has developed, a farming pattern has evolved, of high stocking rate and complete utilisation of herbage, which is conventionally accepted as being first class. Is it good enough?