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Managing native pastures: a graziers guide

Page published: March 31, 2025 | Page reviewed: March 31, 2025

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 maintaining or improving the condition and productivity of native pastures and describes:

  • the effects of grazing on plants
  • the effects of stocking on animals and pastures
  • the signs and causes of poor pasture condition
  • the principles of good grazing management
  • integrating other feed supplies
  • drought management to protect pastures and stock
  • property planning for fencing, water and access
  • the costs of lowering stocking rates
  • decision help from computer programs
  • monitoring the condition of native pastures.

Read and view a copy of the Managing Native Pastures booklet here.

Please note that this booklet was published in 1992 and has not been updated to reflect any subsequent changes in legislation, guidelines or best management practices.

Please ensure you check and confirm all information and recommendations in this booklet before putting into practice.

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Topics Publications and books Best practice Grazing management Land and pasture condition Managing native pastures Native pastures Planning and monitoring Rotational grazing Stocking rates and pasture utilisation Using fire