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Pasture Management Overview

Pasture management is the foundation of productive and sustainable farming, where every stage from seed selection to grazing influences the health of your land and the performance of your animals. This section brings together the key elements of the pasture system to help you make informed decisions that improve pasture growth, support animal productivity, and ensure long-term success on the farm. With six core categories covering sowing, seed treatments, grazing, pest control, animal health, and disease prevention, you'll find practical knowledge and proven solutions to manage your farm with confidence and efficiency.

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Winter crop paddock selection

Winter paddock choices must consider welfare; all crops now need a wintering and animal wellness plan.

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Brassica crop rotations

Brassicas suit double-cropping, boosting year-round feed and improving pasture through weed control and persistence.

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Soil fertility – Brassica

Test soil 2–3 months before sowing to ensure fertility matches each brassica crop's fertiliser needs.

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Establishment techniques – Brassica

Brassicas need precise establishment; plant population strongly affects yield, so use treated seed and care.

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Fodder beet sowing checklist

Success depends on best practices from paddock to feeding; use this guide and seek expert advice.

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Fodder beet paddock selection

Industry rules require paddock planning and wintering plans with animal welfare for grazing fodder beet.

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Soil fertility – Fodder beet

Test soil 6–12 months ahead and apply base fertiliser early to ensure good fodder beet yield.

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Establishment techniques – Fodder beet

Fodder beet is a high-yield, costly forage crop needing good management; typical yields are 18–24 t DM/ha.

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Environmental considerations

Fodder beet's environmental impact varies by farm; effects are mixed and research is still evolving.

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Seed weights & sowing rates

Sowing rates for individual situations vary. The following are general guidelines.

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Seed analysis certificate

Each seed line has a number and a lab-tested certificate detailing its quality.

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Endophyte seed tests

Barenbrug ryegrasses are tested for endophyte before sale, with current results provided at purchase.

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