# Supplements filling pasture protein deficit

> Dairy farmers in New Zealand's North Island are increasing purchases of protein-dense supplements after pasture samples showed low protein levels following a dry summer. GrainCorp Feeds reports rising interest in canola meal since it began offering it in October.

- Date: 2022-04-21 · published 2022-04-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region New Zealand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/41944-supplements-filling-pasture-protein-deficit
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Tight pasture protein and strong milk payouts are lifting demand for protein feeds such as canola meal, which can support local meal prices in New Zealand.

## Read by commodity

- CANMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- ruralnewsgroup.co.nz: https://www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/dairy-news/dairy-management/supplements-filling-pasture-protein-deficit

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