The Issue

Drought and fire can kill or severely impact plant survival and pasture density. Weeds favored by bare ground may take advantage and add further stress to surviving pastures.

The Impact

Reduced plant survival and density impacts feed production and soil health. Following fires, “usual” annual weeds like capeweed and annual grasses can be reduced but bare ground can encourage different hard-seeded weeds to emerge that can be more difficult to control.

The Opportunity

Watering up areas helps identify what pasture species recover and at what density, so that planning with confidence can start to occur. Knowing which pastures may need resowing or just knowing what to expect puts you on the front foot to start working out what strategies can be put into place to help you quickly return pasture production and ground cover.

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