Innovative Mixed Farming Project Case Studies
Case Studies
A cheaper way to boost winter pasture growth
Looking for a cost-effective way to boost winter pasture growth? Discover how Victorian producer Peter Wettenhall used gibberellic acid to lift feed availability, reduce supplementary feeding costs, and keep lambing stress-free. See the results and learn why this simple strategy is a game-changer for mixed farming. Read full case study here…
Consideration of wet weather management in stock containment design
Bobbie and Angus McLean share how wet weather challenges shaped their stock containment design—improving safety, drainage, and feeding efficiency. Discover practical tips for managing pens when conditions turn muddy. Read full case study here…
Filling the winter feed gap – ‘all hail the kale’
When winter feed runs short, Mark and Catherine Fraser turned to kale—and it paid off. Discover how this resilient crop delivered up to 7.8 t/ha of feed, supported strong weight gains, and reduced feeding costs, all while easing paddock pugging. Read full case study here…
Sacrifice paddocks and stock containment help achieve pasture targets
Managing pastures through tough seasons takes planning. Ben and Meera Cameron share how sacrifice paddocks and purpose-built containment yards helped protect pasture, streamline feeding, and maintain livestock health—while saving time and improving efficiency. Read full case study here…
The chalk and cheese of clover versus no clover
Reviving tired pastures can be simpler than you think. At SFS’s Rokewood site, adding sub-clover transformed old phalaris stands—lifting feed quality, boosting nitrogen, and delivering up to an extra tonne of dry matter per hectare. See why the difference is truly chalk and cheese. Read full case study here…
From Pinch Point to Plenty: How One Producer Turned Feed Challenges into Growth Success
When Skipton farmer Simon Gabb faced the pressure of finishing 5,300 weaners on volcanic soils with limited rainfall, he knew a smarter forage system was the key. By rethinking his pasture mix and embracing chicory and clover rotations, Simon not only smashed growth targets—averaging up to 360g/day—but also built flexibility and resilience into his business. Discover how strategic pasture planning transformed a feed pinch point into a profitable, sustainable system. Read the full case study to learn Simon’s approach, results, and practical tips for success…
