“It is surprising that our farmers do not recognise the value of the leaves of the karaka tree its fodder. ” declared a lending forester to a Taranaki “News” reporter. “Tho leaves are large and plentiful, and contain much nutriment. On tho East Coast I knew of a man who in a dry season kept his stock entirely on karats leaves. Cutting off clumps does no harm to the tree, which quickly re covers anil produces further largo crops. Karakas arc easily grown and are alwrvs nn attraction, and can bo made b reserve for fodder purpose.”
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 200, 7 August 1928, Page 7
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96Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 200, 7 August 1928, Page 7
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