Industry Rep Ivan Pagano
Industry Rep-
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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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted a new post. a year ago
Driving Plant Health through Nutrition with Grant SimsIn this Talkin’ After Hours Podcast Jo & Kate chat once again to Victorian cropper, seed grower & beef farmer Grant Sims. Grant has driven…
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Lower Blackwood LCDC started the discussion Suitable Native Trees & Shrubs for Fodder in the forum Fodder Trees and Shrubs a year ago
Suitable Native Trees & Shrubs for Fodder
These are some great resources – although in the Enrich Booklets most of the focus is on lower rainfall areas of WA there are still some of options that would be suitable in the high rainfall zone. I would welcome any insights or experience from any of you on natives that you have used…
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Kate Tarrant posted an update in the group
a year agoPerennial & 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 a new event. a year ago
Peer Group Session #6 - Data Collection & Monitoring in the FieldIn this peer group session we get hands on learning how to monitor and collect data to monitor multispecies pasture performance. We highly recommend you…
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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted an update in the group
a year ago (edited)Perennial & Biodiverse Pastures a year agoIn 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 a new event. a year ago
Ferals in the Frame - A Project UpdateThe growing menace of feral pigs on the Scott River Coastal Plain (SCP) poses a very real & serious threat to both the biodiversity and…
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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted a new event. a year ago
Data Collection to Monitor Pasture Health and ProductivityIn this Talkin’ After Hours live webinar, we explore the different data that can be collected from multi-species pastures & crops to assess how they…
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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted an update in the group
a year agoSoil Secrets a year agoProduced by the LCDC, this content hub based on the the work of Dr Christine Jones is a veritable treasure trove of information on what makes soils tick. Dive in by clicking on the link – but make sure you have a cup of coffee or some other from of refreshment with you as it could take you…
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Soil Secrets: The Fundamentals for Building Profit, Productivity and Natural Capital
Soil Secrets: The Fundamentals for Building Profit, Productivity and Natural Capital
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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted a new post. a year ago
Soil Secrets Revealed with Dr Christine JonesDr Christine Jones is an internationally renowned and highly respected groundcover and soil ecologist. She has been working with innovative landholders to implement regenerative land…
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