Joanna Wren
Landcare Officer-
Perennial Pasture Species for High Rainfall Mediterranean Regions
Next time I move the sheep I’ll have to see how that compares with the graze at beer can height analogy (ie are the lower leaves also yellowing at beer can height, or 10cm) or does it need to be higher)
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Perennial Pasture Species for High Rainfall Mediterranean Regions
Does the same yellowing indicator apply for annuals?
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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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If 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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Rosalind and Lance Sambell posted an update a year ago
Images dated 2 Oct 22 ex drone flyover of part of our regen. ag. cover crop trial . 5.4 Ha total crop area. Seed was a mix of Arrowleaf clover, Hairy Vetch, Fava Bean, peas, Bartolo bladder clover, prima gland clover, hykon rose clover, Saia Oats, Eliza serradella, Forage rape. Sown at approx. @ 75 kg/Ha. Sown first week June ’22…
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