Farming operations are complex. The following pros and cons have not been factored into this calculator:

• Less hay storage needed. If 30% less fodder is needed to be fed, this means that 30% less fodder needs to be stored, reducing the need or cost to invest in shedding or other fodder storage options.
• Providing fodder on the ground can make it more likely that stock digest worms from faeces that the feed was placed on. This increases the expense of managing parasites.
• Wasted fodder can prevent pasture from growing in that area in the future or needs to be cleaned up.