Weeds or feed? Breathing new life into unproductive pastures
As many graziers across Queensland know, paddocks that once performed well don’t always stay that way. Two new trials recently initiated by the Department of Primary Industries at…
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As many graziers across Queensland know, paddocks that once performed well don’t always stay that way. Two new trials recently initiated by the Department of Primary Industries at…
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Join the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) sown pastures team for the second of a 2-part series on legume establishment across Southern, Central, and Northern Queensland. This webinar…
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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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Soil nutrient supply is a critical factor that influences pasture productivity therefore soil testing is a useful tool to help understand what can be done to improve the…
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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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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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With its ability to bridge the seasonal nutrition gap in the north, leucaena under best practice management can maintain positive cattle weight gains through the dry season. Like…
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Pasture dieback has spread in recent years, with some regions reporting the first occurrence after 2024 summer rainfall. Pasture dieback has been reported in the following new…
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Graziers in the southern coastal and south east regions of Queensland have two newly updated resources to assist with future pasture management decisions. Pasture management for the Burnett…
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