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EverGraze - More livestock from perennials

A joint program of MLA and the Cooperative Research Centre for Plant-based Management of Dryland Salinity, EverGraze is investigating perennial-based grazing systems to reduce groundwater recharge and increase productivity for producers in the high rainfall zone.

EverGraze is investigating the whole farm system of pastures, animals and management. The program is applying a common high-performance lamb production system and using perennials strategically to achieve high weaning percentages and therefore improve profitability.

The project is developing and testing new farming systems in different environments to ensure relevance across the whole of the high rainfall zone of southern Australia.

Through modelling, EverGraze will estimate catchment-scale impacts of the widespread adoption of future farming systems. EverGraze is aiming for increases of up to 50% in profitability of a dual-purpose sheep enterprise while reducing groundwater recharge by 50%.

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For upcoming EverGraze events and field days, visit www.EverGraze.com.au/events.htm

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