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Is it economically worthwhile to fertilise sown pastures?
14 Jun 2021 08:45AM - 14 Jun 2021 12:30PM
Grain-fed Cattle
Grass-fed Cattle
Sheep
Location: “Diamondy”, “Jolimont”, “Inverlochy” and “Oakland”
An overview of the Producer Demonstration Site:
• Soil tests have been completed on four paddocks in the Jandowae Uplands area.
• Using these soil tests, landholders are strategically applying fertiliser to existing sown pastures over three years to improve paddock productivity.
• Pasture and animal performance data is being measured on trial and control paddocks.
• Data is being used to determine if fertilising sown pastures is an economically worthwhile practice.
Event flyer
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