Perennial & Biodiverse Pastures
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Kate Tarrant replied to the discussion Perennial Pasture Species for High Rainfall Mediterranean Regions in the forum Perennial & Biodiverse Pastures a year ago
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Does the same yellowing indicator apply for annuals?
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Mark Tupman replied to the discussion Perennial Pasture Species for High Rainfall Mediterranean Regions in the forum Perennial & Biodiverse Pastures a year ago
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I think cocksfoot and prairie grass would be a good perennial species to try and get going on pastures here.
The tricky thing is establishing them.
The main obstacle, besides our infertile, sandy soils and dry summers :-/ is that common grazing practices have to be changed. Most perennials need a longer period of time for establishment…
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Kate Tarrant started the discussion Perennial Pasture Species for High Rainfall Mediterranean Regions in the forum Perennial & Biodiverse Pastures a year ago
Perennial Pasture Species for High Rainfall Mediterranean Regions
Hi All, I thought I would start this discussion thread so we can compile a list of proven species that persist in a managed grazing multispecies pasture scenario in our high winter rainfall, dry summers climate.
So far on my list I can say with confidence that the following perennials do well:
- Chicory
- Plantain
- Strawberry Clover
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Kate Tarrant posted an update in the group
Perennial & Biodiverse Pastures a year agoIf anyone is interested in putting in a spring/summer cover crop Nutrien are asking for forward orders – see the message below:
Our spring/summer green manure mix will be the same as last year comprising the below. A letter of non-treatment (post harvest) and non-GMO can be supplied:
- Shirohie Millet
- Highworth LabLab
- Black Stallion Cow…
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Thanks Kate. We’ve got ours. Now just to wait to plant and hopefully they are more successful than our autumn planting!
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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted an update in the group
Perennial & Biodiverse Pastures a year agoa year ago (edited)
In case you missed our recent addition to the Knowledge Bank – this should interest members of this group: When Is the Best Time to Graze Multi-species Pastures
https://lowerblackwood.com.au/when-is-the-best-time-to-graze-multi-species-pastures/
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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted an update in the group
Perennial & Biodiverse Pastures a year agoJust posted in the Knowledge Bank a short piece from Dr Christine Jones on Plant Families. https://lowerblackwood.com.au/list-of-plant-families-for-enhancing-the-plant-associated-soil-microbiome-jones-2023/
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Kate Tarrant posted an update in the group
Perennial & Biodiverse Pastures a year agoSo Grant Simms is a cropper who introduced livestock into his system to help drive the biological processes in his soils.. now he produces high quality beef. https://youtu.be/JqGjR_FcLeI
As graziers we are already halfway there, just need to get the biodiversity part sorted. This is a great summary of why cover crops boost soil health.
