It may not be rocket science, but the reliable establishment of sown pastures in the seasonally dry zone certainly is science. Like any branches of science there are…
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Last year, we explored the importance of planning and sowing for successful legume establishment. We emphasised that success depends on reducing competition, storing moisture, and using the right…
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Why plant legumes? Healthy legumes can significantly boost your pasture’s carrying capacity. Economically, adding legumes is the best long-term option for increasing the productivity of rundown pastures. Once…
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The north Queensland pasture team recently held the first of a new series of Sown Pastures workshops at DAF’s Walkamin Research Facility on the Atherton Tablelands. Running over…
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Key take-home messages Tropical pasture grass and legume pastures are best planted in north Queensland using wet season rainfall –often there is only a short window to prepare…
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Making legumes work for you Thee Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) invites you to attend Productive & persistent legume pastures at Miles on 20 November. Hear the…
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Join us for a pasture establishment workshop and paddock walk at Monto Topics covered include: Planning a sowing window Fallow techniques Understanding seed quality Sowing methods Species selection…
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The Sown Pastures Team have been busy conducting Productive and Persistent Legume Pasture workshops across much of southern Queensland as part of the MLA funded “Legume Best Management…
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