What are the main issues concerning deer farmers in the hill & high country?
What are the main issues concerning deer farmers in the hill & high country?
This question was asked of a group 20 South Island hill and high-country farmers in 2011. The following responses were given (not necessarily in order of importance):
Issues identified by farmers | Section in which covered/reason why not covered |
How can the land’s features be used to maximise the reproductive performance of hinds? | Section:
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What habitats do breeding hinds prefer to use? | Section:
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How is the natural biodiversity of the land and its waterways best protected? | Section:
Several additional DEEResearch projects have recently been completed or are underway on this topic, including:
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What is the correct stocking rate of deer for the carrying capacity of the land? | Section:
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What are the best genotypes of deer for high-country systems? | Current DEEResearch projects ‘Tomorrow’s Deer – genetics for the future’ and ‘Seasonal Growth pathways’ |
How can young deer be optimally finished for venison or reared as replacements? | No current DEEResearch projects |