Pasture dieback was detected in new areas across western Queensland in the 2023/2024 summer, including the Mitchell, Charleville, Blackall and Jericho districts. Pasture dieback causes the death of…
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Pasture dieback has left a big mark on many properties in our south-eastern region, especially for producers who rely heavily on grazing kikuyu grass. For decades, Kikuyu has…
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Seed production projects aim to develop and improve pasture species for the northern grazing industry.
Out of all environmental damage that can affect the nutritional value of pasture, frost is more detrimental than flood, drought or insects (Jackson, et al. 2009). In this…
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Grazing land management resources on this page: Signs of overgrazing Using fire as a management tool Wet season spelling 101: who, what, why, where, when and how 16…
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We often hear the saying, ‘more cattle means more money’. But is this always the case? At Grazing land management EDGE and Nutrition EDGE workshops many producers have…
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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.
The Price family have implemented phosphorus supplementation and fertiliser, pasture improvement, vaccination, parasite management, control mating and objective bull selection on Greenlake Station, Rossmoya. The Price family purchased…
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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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Definitions of terms used in the descriptions of land types in Queensland, including a link to the Regional Ecosystem Description Database.