Establishing a new pasture - The Toolbox

Overview

Optimum feedbase production is essential to retaining and expanding a profitable global and domestic Australian red meat and livestock industry.

Through investment in the feedbase and improved pasture management, producers can achieve sustainable and resilient production of red meat.

This training package has been created to help producers make the best choices when investing in a new pasture, including tips and tools to help establish pastures for specific production systems.

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this module, producers will be able to:

understand the importance of investing in their feedbase
confidently be able to measure dry matter (DM) of their paddocks
understand the basics of pasture composition for their production objectives
understand the important steps associated with pasture establishment
understand the importance of good grazing management to maintain the health of pastures.

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Introduction

Introduction 1 quiz

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Introductory survey – establishing a new pasture

Investment into the feedbase

Dry matter production

Optimising establishment

How do I measure dry matter (DM)?

Pasture composition 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge – DM production

Establishing pastures

Preparation

Incorporating companion legumes

Pasture legumes in mixed farming zones

Managing the establishment phase 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge – managing establishment

Summary

Pasture establishment checklist 1 quiz

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Wrap up questions – establishing a new pasture

About Instructor

Meat & Livestock Australia

MLA’s purpose is to foster the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry by investing in research and marketing activities. Through it's subsidiary companies, MLA also accelerates innovation across the value chain and delivers the industry’s integrity and on-farm quality assurance programs. Care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in all eLearning modules. However, MLA cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained in the training packages. You should make your own enquiries before making decisions concerning your interests. MLA accepts no liability for any losses incurred if you rely solely on this material and excludes all liability as a result of reliance by any person on such information or advice. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, all rights are expressly reserved. Requests for further authorisation should be directed to the Content Manager, PO Box 1961, North Sydney, NSW 2059 or info@mla.com.au. © Meat & Livestock Australia 2020 ABN 39 081 678 364. MLA acknowledges the matching funds provided by the Australian Government to support the research and development detailed in this eLearning module.

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