How to renew pasture

Thinking about renewing your pasture? Start with understanding what’s holding it back. Identify poor performance, fix soil issues, and make a plan. From choosing the right time and technique to rotating crops and ensuring fertility, every step counts. With the right approach, you can transform tired paddocks into thriving pasture, setting up strong growth and resilience for seasons to come.

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Renewal checklist

Success in pasture renewal relies on doing all steps well—shortcuts may fail in poor seasons.

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Rectify causes of poor performance

Identify and fix issues causing poor pasture performance to ensure successful renewal.

Calculating crop break size

Underfeeding is often caused by incorrect break size: set it using yield, utilisation, animal needs and feed quality

Crop rotation

Regulations require careful paddock selection and a wintering plan with animal welfare for fodder beet grazing.

Technique, timing & depth

Successful pasture establishment needs correct timing, depth, method, and seedbed for strong, even germination.

Soil fertility - new pasture

Soil fertility is key for plant growth; test soil before sowing and apply fertiliser if needed.

Soil structure & health

Healthy soils boost sustainable plant growth; structure and biology guide pasture renewal choices.

Managing new pasture

Pastures need 12 months to establish; strong management ensures dense, healthy growth after one year.