Efficient and innovative pastoral production

Pastoral properties are usually large and require long distances to be travelled regularly. Routine activities, such as water runs, can add significant time and fuel costs to these operations. 

Pastoral operations are also often characterised by limited labour resources so labour-hungry activities, such as mustering for shearing and crutching, are also substantial contributors to enterprise costs. 

Looking for areas to save time, combine activities, improve safety or improve infrastructure to assist with operational tasks can have immense impact on the efficiency of tasks. Introducing innovative equipment, technology, infrastructure, labour and management options can create more efficient and effective livestock management and performance.  

The following three steps form a process to support increased efficiencies in a pastoral operation: 

1. Assess current production and handling systems. 
2. Review innovation across the industry. 
3. Determine where greatest opportunities are to benefit from innovation and efficiencies.