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Many graziers apply phosphorus (P) fertiliser only to find the pasture response is far lower than expected. In many cases the soil is not losing P, it is simply locking […]

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 […]

‘Early weaning’ refers to the weight (age) of the calf and not the time of the muster. Early weaning is weaning calves that are 100–150 kg and 3 to 4 months […]

Key takeaways Good staff often leave workplaces, not the beef industry New staff are more likely to stay when they have clear expectations, regular check-ins and a mentor The Aboriginal […]

The key to making it through the next drought is planning. Make preparing for drought easy with this step by step checklist. Download the checklist here: Planning for drought checklist […]

Key takeaways Regular recording of liveweight data supports better decisions around weaning, supplementation, sale timing and animal health Traditional crush scales are the gold standard for accuracy, but automated systems […]

Key takeaways Virtual fencing uses GPS-enabled collars and audio cues to contain and guide cattle without physical internal fences. Training is essential. Most cattle will respond to the audio cue […]

Grazing enterprises are vulnerable to the impacts of extreme heat events. Failure to plan for these increasingly common situations can put your livestock and your business at risk. This fact […]

Summary A new tail hair test can measure nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), showing how well individual cattle convert dietary protein into growth and production. Cattle with higher NUE were found […]

Imagine if you had a plan for when to make decisions about grazing management for the year ahead? Wouldn’t that be reassuring. You could: forward plan stock movements forecast forage […]