Types of native pastures

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Black speargrass (Heteropogon contortus) is a widespread, native perennial grass which is distributed throughout much of eastern Queensland particularly in areas receiving between 600 mm and 1,000 mm annual rainfall. […]

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Plants are important indicators of the health and condition of your pasture. Recognising key plant species and understanding their role in your pastures is a vital step in monitoring pasture […]

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FloraBase is a searchable database of the names, descriptions, photos and maps of Western Australian flora. FloraBase

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Forest bluegrass (Bothriochloa bladhii), or Burnett bluegrass as it is sometimes known, is one of our very productive native grasses. It is commonly found on the black soil along river and […]

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Line drawings and colour photos of key pasture species (grasses, herbs and forbs, and browse) of the Victoria River District. It includes species descriptions, habitats and distributions, grazing value and […]

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Native grasses are the backbone of grazing for beef and sheep in northern Australia, offering the most cost-effective cattle feed available. Among these, Kangaroo grass (Themeda triandra) stands out as […]

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The Land Condition Assessment Tool (LCAT) Pasture Guide is a handy tool for Queensland livestock producers, designed specifically for use on smartphones and tablets. It helps you identify the State’s […]

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The native panic grasses are found across most mainland states of Australia. Of the 27 or so native species, three are more common: Native millet (Panicum decompositum) Yabila grass (Panicum […]

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Saltbush is a native woody perennial shrub that grows to two metres high and is generally associated with the drier areas of Australia. It is now grown as a fodder […]

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Renewed interest in the role of native legumes in cattle production has been prompted by an increased awareness of the different species in native pastures. Information on the productivity and […]