When planting pasture seeds, there are two critical aspects to consider for long term success: 1. Select the right grasses and legumes for your rainfall, land type and…
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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…
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An explanation of what Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS), specifically Faecal Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (F.NIRS), is and how you can use it to assess the diet quality of the pasture your cattle are eating.

Seed production projects aim to develop and improve pasture species for the northern grazing industry.

Definitions of terms used in the descriptions of land types in Queensland, including a link to the Regional Ecosystem Description Database.

In 2018, the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries established a producer demonstration site at Goshen Station. The demonstration site was developed with leucaena and inter-row sown pasture…
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The Increased efficiency of microbial protein production in the rumen through manipulation of nutrients and rumen microbial populations (Addendum) project examined strategies to increase microbial protein production in…
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Matching stocking rates with available forage ensures animals always have sufficient feed. This minimises the impact of dry years and drought feeding costs. Most importantly, it prevents overgrazing…
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Wet season spelling is essential to maintain and improve pasture condition. Research shows that the critical time to spell is early in the wet season when plants are…
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The Economic performance of beef cattle finishing systems used on the North-Eastern Downs project was set up as part of the Implementation of Producer Demonstration Sites to increase…
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