Planning a Crossbreeding Program for Beef

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

As with any management issue, the decision to crossbreed should be made because it will fulfil enterprise goals and breeding objectives.

The breeds and crossbreeding system should be selected to match the individual’s environment. This includes not only the important elements of climate and pasture but also the effects of parasites, disease and the . . . → Read More: Planning a Crossbreeding Program for Beef

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How does LandCare assist farmers with understanding biodiversity?

By Gary Hutchinson, on July 4th, 2011

With all farming systems, we are dealing with ecological systems. Biodiversity is the basis of an ecosystem. In Australia LandCare is an organisation that works with stakeholders to preserve biodiversity.

The ecosystem itself provides the design criteria for man’s interventions rather than what is technically possible or economically feasible.

The appropriate time . . . → Read More: How does LandCare assist farmers with understanding biodiversity?

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How do I consider environmental values in my farming system?

By Asst Editor Jennie H, on July 4th, 2011

Farming Systems are based on the productive capacity of the land, the availability of suitable varieties of plants or breeds of stock, the constraints imposed by such factors as pests and diseases and the probability of occurrence of natural hazards. A consideration of the farm environment is becoming increasingly important relative to a farm’s . . . → Read More: How do I consider environmental values in my farming system?

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Is there a meeting point for farmers and scientists?

By Gary Hutchinson, on July 4th, 2011

When managing for environmental values in ecosystems, there is no particular space or time scale that is the most relevant. It is upon this point that farmers and scientists viewpoints can differ.

Generally the structure and “behaviour” of any component of an ecosystem is the result of past and present factors acting across . . . → Read More: Is there a meeting point for farmers and scientists?

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