Read more about soil biology – what it is and how it helps pasture and crop production, including links to more detailed information.

Key messages Forage budgeting is a method of estimating how long a specific number of animals can stay in a paddock without negatively impacting the landscape. The success…
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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…
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Land types enable grazing land managers to describe the characteristics, capabilities and limitations of their land in producing useful forage.

Practical information about molasses supplementation of beef cattle, including: its value as an energy supplement, the main ingredients, feeding methods, mixing supplements, intake control, toxicities, storage, handling, etc.

Correct management of weaners, including low stress training and education of calves at weaning, sets their pattern of behaviour for the rest of their lives. Making their first…
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Many producers believe they can pick when their cattle are affected by worms. This may be so, but there are many other circumstances that cause animals to look…
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An introduction to the concept of spike feeding beef cattle in northern Australia, what it is, what and how long to feed, potential benefits, etc.

These beef business management resources are aimed at helping you to improve your bottom line, e.g. by reducing costs, improving efficiencies, etc.

To view the description for a specific land type within the mulga region of Queensland, click on the land type or plant index below: All Mulga region land…
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