Soil testing for pastures
Soil nutrient availability is a critical factor that influences pasture productivity. Soil testing is a useful tool for understanding how to improve the growth, quality and sustainability of pastures. This […]
Legumes for profitable pastures
The north Queensland pasture team recently held the first of a new series of Sown Pastures workshops at DAF’s Walkamin Research Facility on the Atherton Tablelands. Running over 6 hours, […]
It’s time to get organised with seed for the upcoming wet season
Key take-home messages Tropical pasture grass and legume pastures are best planted in north Queensland using wet season rainfall –often there is only a short window to prepare a seedbed […]
Out and about with the pasture team July – September 2024
Advancing agtech on the frontier: How Debesa and Noonkanbah stations harness innovation for sustainable cattle management
Debesa is a family-run cattle station located approximately 80 kilometres southeast of Derby, in the West Kimberley Region of Western Australia. Kurt Fingers’ parents purchased Debesa 29 years ago, which […]
Sudden death – a timely reminder about clostridial diseases
Although all animals can be affected by clostridial disease, young cattle are at greater risk due to marking, management and eating lush growing pasture or grain. Clostridial diseases are caused […]
Choosing the best bulls for your business
When it comes to sourcing the next sire – or team of sires – for your herd, extensive research before sale day can make all the difference. “Purchasing bulls is […]
Celebrating 30 years of Selected Brahmans
The hardiness of the Brahman breed from their heat tolerance, parasite resistance and walking ability means that they are one of the most popular breeds in the Top End of […]
Do you have a plan for when the tap runs dry?
Independent research firm, Phillips Group wants to speak with 70 primary producers from across Queensland who have and have not created a plan for future droughts – written or otherwise. […]
7 strategies to minimise urea poisoning
As the season progresses and pasture quality declines, supplementing the breeder herd with adequate amounts of urea regularly, will reduce the rate of weight loss typically observed during the final […]