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Feed Shortfalls over Summer

Despite some rain across South West Victoria in October 2023, the last four months have...
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How do I… remove excess mature reproductive pasture?

The issue: Dry reproductive tillers remaining at the autumn break reduce subsequent growth of perennial...
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Regional Dung Beetle ID guides

Pages from Nitrogen Pasture SFS 2022 (002).pdf

How to use fertiliser N successfully – Lee Menhennett, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers

This is the recording of the third session from the Premium Pasture Club webinar, 27th...
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Maximising legume N contribution in mixed pastures- Dr Belinda Hackney, NSW DPI

This is the recording of the second session from the Premium Pasture Club webinar, 27th...
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How to maximise the potential gains from N in perennial pasture systems? – Lisa Warn, Ag Consulting

This is the recording of the second session from the Premium Pasture Club webinar, 27th...
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Pasture Paramedic- Frequently Asked Questions

Yes but…. the green assessment is based on a percentage.  So if there are bare...
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Profitable Grazing Systems Training Packages

Following completion of the “Healthy Soils groups,” are you interested in further developing your skills...
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How do I… use selective herbicides to safely remove common weeds from sown mixed pastures?

The issue: Weeds can invade sown clover/grass pastures, competing for moisture and nutrients over time....
How do I...determine why my sub-clover is underperforming

How do I… determine why my sub-clover is underperforming?

The issue: Many sub-clover pastures fail to perform for a range of reasons. In many...
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Weed fast facts

Weed fast facts is an information guide on 15 different common pasture weeds to support...
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How do I… use hay and silage production to remove annual grasses?

The issue: Annual grasses with short seed viability compete with pastures, reducing productivity and quality....
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How do I… spray-graze to remove broadleaf weeds?

The issue: Annual broadleaf weeds, if present, reduce the value of sub-clover based pastures for...
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How do I… spray-top to reduce annual weeds in pastures?

The issue: Growth from annual grasses can be considerable, especially during autumn and winter, but...
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How do I… winter clean to remove annual grass weeds?

The issue: When left uncontrolled, populations of annual grass weeds reduce the quality and productivity...
How do I ...know if herbicide application

How do I… know if herbicide application would improve my pasture?

The issue: Weeds can reduce pasture productivity, but controlling weeds with herbicide does not always...
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Tools for healthier soils

Producers are getting their hands dirty learning how to diagnose and manage soil and pasture...

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