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Managing pastures after drought

Agriculture Primefact
Primefact Number: 41    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Aug 2005

This Primefact considers the effects of drought on our pasture base, and discusses aspects that need to be considered in decision making when we come out of drought. It includes information on the following:

  • Effects of drought on perennial and annual pastures
  • Effects of drought on soil fertility
  • Assessing pasture that has survived
  • Managing the grazing of that pasture
  • Resowing / cropping / renovating options
  • Stock health
  • Weeds - extra care needed
  • Fodder conservation
  • Caution - livestock health disorders
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