Grazing management systems
Sustainable cropping | Farm planning | Farm water management | Productive soils | Soil conservation
Good grazing and pasture management is one of the most influential factors on the productivity, soil health, water, and sustainability of a dryland grazing property .
The
Land Health grazing management program is based on EverGraze and the management
of perennials, which has been proven to increase the profitability and
environmental outcomes of livestock enterprises in Southern Australia. Our
staff can help producers make decisions about 'putting the right plant in the right
place, for the right purpose, with the right management.' The EverGraze website has a wealth of information
about regional trials and demonstration sites. It also describes all of the
training courses that are available.
Good grazing and pasture management that will help farmers to:
- Increase profitability by aligning grazing and pasture management with farm business goals
- Manage feed supply and demand by setting lambing/ calving times according to pasture benchmarks
- Set benchmarks for groundcover, herbage mass and spelling periods and manage accordingly
- Improve stock health
- Protect/ fence environmental assets such as native biodiversity, wetlands and waterways
- Identify land-classes defined by soil type, topography and aspect, and match these with appropriate pasture and grazing management.
Our services
Land Health staff deliver grazing management information through targeted courses, as a component of farm planning courses and through demonstration sites, case studies and field days.
- Dividing up the farm (1-2 days)
- Nuts and Bolts of Grazing Management (2 days)
- Feed Budgeting and Tactical Management (1-2 days)
- Whole Farm Grazing Strategies (7 days)
Other resources
For more information about grazing and pasture management, including regional information, go to: www.evergraze.com.au
Making More from Sheep (Grow More Pasture Module)
Meat and Livestock Australia – Pasture Tools and Calculators
