Canterbury farmers are being urged to plan ahead amid concerns over winter feed supplies. 

A series of significant hailstorms, combined with persistently wet conditions, has made it a tough season for arable farmers across the region. 

Federated Farmers is encouraging early discussions between arable and dairy farmers, warning crop damage could reduce feed available for winter-grazed dairy cows. 

Mid Canterbury President David Acland told Ryan Bridge it’s not panic stations just yet, it’s a push for people to check in and secure the feed they need. 

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Canterbury farmers are being urged to plan ahead amid concerns over winter feed supplies.&nbsp;
A series of significant hailstorms, combined with persistently wet conditions, has made it a tough season for arable farmers across the region.&nbsp;
Federated Farmers is encouraging early discussions between arable and dairy farmers, warning crop damage could reduce feed available for winter-grazed dairy cows.&nbsp;
Mid Canterbury President David Acland told Ryan Bridge it’s not panic stations just yet, it’s a push for people to check in and secure the feed they need.&nbsp;
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David Acland: Mid Canterbury Federated Famers President on farmers being urged to plan ahead to secure winter feed supplies

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