MD2006/S02 - MBfP: Increased Beef Production on Pasture
| Project start date: | 18 December 2006 |
| Project end date: | 25 June 2009 |
| Publication date: | 27 September 2012 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grassfed cattle |
| Relevant regions: | South Australia |
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Summary
Traditionally, Kangaroo Island farmers have carried out set stocking systems for both sheep and cattle enterprises. Research across Australia and the world has shown that a rotational or cell grazing system can increase plant production due to increased leaf area, as a result of resting pasture. On correctly run systems beef production is greatly increased. The aim of this trial was to test a simple and cheap system to increase pasture utilisation and increase levels of beef produced per hectare.
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| Project manager: | Jane Weatherley |
| Primary researcher: | Kangaroo Island Beef Group |
