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Will my pasture recover from fire?

  In the aftermath of a fire, producers question whether their pastures have survived and...
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What will regrow? How to water‑up and assess pasture recovery post drought/fire

The Issue Drought and fire can kill or severely impact plant survival and pasture density....
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Dung Beetles

Dung beetles are insects that utilise animal dung for feeding and reproduction. They are broadly...
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How to Fertiliser Test Strips

Fertiliser test strips compare different nutrient applications to show how pastures respond in real paddock...
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Innovative Mixed Farming Project Case Studies

Looking for a cost-effective way to boost winter pasture growth? Discover how Victorian producer Peter...
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Pasture Renovation – Oversowing Existing Pasture

Pasture composition changes over time through grazing management and seasonal effects eg. dry seasons. To...
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Feeding whilst lambing 2024 – what did we learn?

Thirty-one sheep producer businesses from south-west Victoria participated in a survey conducted by Southern Farming...
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Production & population change of common pasture varieties

SFS 2024 Trials Results Book Report written by Jessie Wettenhall, Southern Farming Systems Population ratings...
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Boosting Phalaris winter growth using Nitrogen & Gibberellic Acid

SFS 2024 Trials Results Book Report written by Jessie Wettenhall & Lisa Miller, Southern Farming...
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Forage Mixes: Providing the quickest winter feed following two sowing timings 2024 SFS Trial report.

SFS 2024 Trials Results Book Report written by Jessie Wettenhall & Lisa Miller, Southern Farming...
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SFS Annual Trial Results Morning

Wednesday 19 March 2025, Presentations from the 2024 Trials Season.
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How do I … respond to challenges in grazing mixed pastures?

The issue: Managing for optimal perennial grass and legume growth and survival is not always...
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How do I optimise seedling recruitment to avoid resowing?

The issue: Sown perennial pastures thin out over time, reducing productivity and providing an opportunity...
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How do I … optimise perennial grass management in late spring and summer? A RESOURCE FOR ADVISORS

The issue: The productivity and persistence of pastures is influenced by the management of perennial...
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How do I … get perennial grasses to thrive and survive? A RESOURCE FOR ADVISORS

The issue: Pasture productivity and persistence is influenced by how we manage perennial grasses to...
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How do I … know if my perennial grasses need rescuing?

The issue: Sown perennial pastures thin out over time for a range of reasons, reducing...
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Boosting winter pasture growth

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Dry Times – Strategies for managing a late break & lambing

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