Improved Pastures in the Douglas-Daly

B. Lemcke
Livestock Production, Primary Industry,

A report, which studies different ways of improving pastures, with fertiliser usage and supplementation being two possible methods. Discussed is the combination of grasses and legumes to increase the weight gains. Also covered in the report is weed management, stocking rates, pasture management and sustainability.

The report provides comparisons on live weight gains and costs between the different methods, it also takes into consideration the need for weed management, if introduced pastures are going to be used.