Pasture Varieties

Lucerne trial results highlighted at Barossa conference

Lucerne trial results highlighted at Barossa conference

LUCERNE was found to be more tolerant than expected from previous studies, to highly acidic soils in a recent project completed by South Australian Research and Development Institute’s (SARDI) principal research scientist Dr Alan Humphries.

Blockbuster pasture walk for livestock producers

Blockbuster pasture walk for livestock producers

In its biggest ever pasture walk, the Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) will be visiting three major project trial sites on September 21.

Technical facilitator Georgie Keynes says the farming systems group are excited to share learnings from the projects with Barossa livestock producers.

BIGG’s Brett Nietschke presents the $500 voucher for Heritage Seeds to Pasture Challenge winner Chris Steinert.

BIGG win for premium pastures

The Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) held its final pasture walk for its Barossa Pasture Challenge Project on September 19 where various award winners were announced, with the top honour going to Anthony and Chris Steinert, representing the Angaston Ag Bureau.

Judge Tim Prance discusses the quality of Vic Patrick’s pasture at Flaxman Valley during BIGGs Pasture Walk.

Prizes to be awarded at BIGG Pasture Walk

The pasture paddocks in the Barossa Improved Grazing Group’s Pasture Challenge Project will be judged during an upcoming pasture walk on Friday, September 19.

Matching the pasture with the production system

Matching the pasture with the production system

Pasture production plays one of the most important roles in any grazing production system. Pastures that complement our systems help to meet livestock production requirements through the season, spread the risk and ensure good NRM outcomes on farm.