Managers of the five grazing properties that cover Torilla Plain in central Queensland have developed productive and resilient enterprises for breeding and fattening of cattle. Wise use of…
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‘The ABCD pasture condition guide: Mulga and Mitchell grass’ shows how to measure pasture condition more precisely. The improvement comes from making some simple pasture measurements, and using…
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Casting your eye across the lush green landscape of Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands it’s easy to think nutrition isn’t an issue. However after decades of farming production across a…
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Wet season spelling is when grazing pressure is removed from a pasture during the growing period. Ben Bennetto, north Queensland grazier, shares the benefits he has seen to…
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This booklet will help you better understand the nutrient value of your pastures and to place a dollar value on all the nutritional inputs required to meet your production targets. You…
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Supplementation is a common topic amongst producers, however, how many are aware of the requirements of their herd and the impact of their supplementation programs? In many northern…
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Taking on any type of renovation project can be an eyewatering experience — so thankfully when it comes to your pasture there’s plenty of help at hand. When…
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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 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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