Setting up (January to April)

Setting up your winter grazing paddocks early will reduce the loss and movement of sediment in winter.

Using portable troughs and back fences

A back fence and portable trough will reduce cow walking and therefore limit soil damage through unnecessary stock movement.
Setting up strategic grazing

Strategic grazing near waterways and careful management of Critical Source Areas (CSAs) can reduce losses of sediment and phosphorus from the paddock by 80-90%.
Ensuring cow health

Preparing your cows for winter is a crucial element. Cows that are well prepared will have a better experience during winter and be more productive during the season.
Planning for adverse weather

During prolonged periods of wet weather where the paddock becomes too wet and muddy, it is important to have a contingency plan.
Transitioning onto crop

Cows must be transitioned onto winter crops to allow the gut bacteria to adjust to a new feed source.