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.
Good renewal practice should never be regarded merely as 'sowing new grass'. Planning ahead at least 6-18 months before sowing is for a successful pasture renewal programme and involves a number of steps.
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.
