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Introduction to pasture growth for beef cattle

By Asst Editor Craig R, on May 4th, 2011

Key Points

• Map your grazing lands into pasture zones based on land capability and primary land use.

• Predict the potential annual pasture production from your grazing land using long-term rainfall records.

• Work out how the water cycle operates on your farm.

• Adopt new strategies to improve and maintain water use . . . → Read More: Introduction to pasture growth for beef cattle

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Silvopasture Design with Beef cattle in mind

By Asst Editor Craig R, on April 20th, 2011

Agroforestry research scientists work hard at generating, controlled, replicated “scientific” observations. The day-to-day operation of agroforestry systems used in research also produces practitioner experiences which, although lacking the control of planned experiments, nevertheless provide useful information. I would like to share some of the “scientific” and “practitioner” experiences which I have acquired during 16 . . . → Read More: Silvopasture Design with Beef cattle in mind

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Trees in Pastures: Do Beef Cattle Benefit from Shade

By Asst Editor Craig R, on April 20th, 2011

One visible effect of including trees in pastures is the shady haven which they provide for livestock on hot summer days. The benefits of providing protection from the hot rays of the summer sun are obvious. After all, that is why we wear a hat! It easily follows that animals, which are unable to . . . → Read More: Trees in Pastures: Do Beef Cattle Benefit from Shade

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Introduced warm season perennial grasses for Beef in Hunter Region

By Asst Editor Craig R, on April 14th, 2011

Rhodes Grass

Paspalum (Paspalum dilatatum)

Paspalum is a spring/summer growing perennial, which if well managed also, provides grazing through into autumn. Paspalum has moderate frost tolerance, and is suited to a wide range of environments, including; salinity, water logging, acidity and variable soil fertility.

It is very tolerant to overgrazing. Paspalum . . . → Read More: Introduced warm season perennial grasses for Beef in Hunter Region

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Common introduced cool season perennial grasses for Beef in Hunter Region

By Asst Editor Craig R, on April 14th, 2011

The four perennial cool season grasses most commonly sown in the Hunter region are phalaris, cocksfoot, perennial ryegrass and tall fescue. The preferred sowing time is autumn.

Phalaris field

Phalaris (Phalaris aquatica)

Phalaris is a winter growing perennial, which performs best in areas with at least 500 mm annual rainfall. Phalaris requires medium . . . → Read More: Common introduced cool season perennial grasses for Beef in Hunter Region

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Common native and naturalised grasses for Beef in Hunter Region

By Asst Editor Craig R, on April 14th, 2011

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