Pasture renewal

The benefit from pasture renewal depends on many things including

• the success in addressing underlying problems behind pasture deterioration
• the quality of the renewal process
• how well benefits are captured by the farm system.

Planning ahead at least 6-18 months before sowing and following the steps below will help you achieve success.

Pasture renewal steps

Follow the pasture renewal steps below and you'll be on track for increasing farm production and profitability.

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  Value of pasture renewal

  Pasture renewal is important for increasing pasture productivity and long-term farm profitability.

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  Select and prepare paddocks

  Identify which paddocks to renew based on their performance and where the most value can be achieved.

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  Select pasture species

  Choose the right cultivars to maximise the profit gained from every hectare of new pasture sown.

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  Sowing

  Ensure the successful establishment of your new pasture with this advice on preparation and sowing.

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  Managing new pasture

  Find out when new pasture is ready to be grazed, when to apply nutrients and how to control weeds.