This decision tree and accompanying information was compiled on behalf of Federated Farmers, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (now Ministry for Primary Industries) Sustainable Farming Fund and Meat and Wool Innovation using information provided from research results compiled from 200 paddocks, opinions of farmers, discussion with experienced flood affected farmers, researchers from AgResearch and Massey University and rural professionals from a large number of organisations.
Decision tree: Regrassing paddocks after flood events
After flooding in the southern North Island in 2004, scientists from AgResearch and partners worked with farmers and rural professionals to compile information into a decision tree to help those affected make the best choices for their farms.