Grazing management

Managing grazing in northern Australia provides guidelines for the vast area of the grazing lands that stretch from ‘Karumba to the Kimberley’. It describes the pasture types and…
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Managing mitchell grass provides guidelines for mitchell grass pastures growing on large areas of downs in inland Queensland and northern Australia. It is a local supplement to the…
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Native pastures cover more than 90% of the grazing land in Queensland; they are the basis of our efficient and low-cost pastoral industries. Managing native pastures is a guide to…
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Managing mulga grasslands provides guidelines for the mulga grazing country that covers large areas of south west Queensland. It is a local supplement to the basic principles described in Managing…
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The importance of dry matter Water content of pastures needs to be considered in the management of cattle during the wetter months. You have no doubt heard dry…
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Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for cattle, required for skeletal growth, muscle development, metabolism, and milk production. A deficiency increases the mortality rate in cows, reduces growth…
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A monitoring site is a simple method to consistently monitor and record land condition over time. It is just a precise location that can be revisited over time, usually marked using something, like a picket. There are some steps to follow if you are installing a monitoring sites on your property.

This very handy book includes visual guides to assess land condition, pasture yield, utilisation and quality in Mitchell grass pastures. It is available online and in hardcopy.

This booklet outlines the chemicals available for use and their label rates on common weeds of the Atherton Tablelands.           This document has been…
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FutureBeef asked graziers Kurt Mayne, Ian McCamley, Bruce Mayne and, grazier and feedlot manager Sarah Donovan how they operated their backgrounding and feedlotting businesses.  How Kurt Mayne meet’s…
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