Pre-grazing pasture cuts taken in October show a significant difference in the dry matter yield is between the fallow (B) and non-fallow (A) paddocks. The improved growth rate applied to the weeds (predominantly annual ryegrass), as well as to the desired species. Even though the fallow was only for a couple of months, it benefited in several ways:...

The perennial paddocks were lightly grazed at the end of October, reducing the level of annual ryegrass. This is plot B3 after grazing, showing a good establishment of the planted species, which are summer active fescue (Fortune), phalaris(Holdfast), cocksfoot (Safin) and 2 subclovers (Campeda and Monti). Both the fescue and the cocksfoot will resp...

One of the biggest challenges of establishing perennial pastures in the Bairnsdale region is competition from annual ryegrass. When pasture paddocks are worked or even when the ground is disturbed by sowing, it is very common to get a substantial germination of local annual ryegrass (Wimmera rye), particularly when paddocks are worked in autumn. Th...

Post establishment plant counts were carried out at the research farm at the end of August and show that, in general, we have a better establishment on the fallowed side. In general, the grasses have grown better on the fallowed side, whereas there is less difference in the clovers and herbs. All results are shown in plants per square metre PLOT 1 ...

The first demonstration site was planted at the Gippsland Research Farm last month. The 4 Ha paddock was divided into 4 areas, each of which will be prepared differently (Paddocks A-D) Paddocks A and B were planted this year, and paddocks C and D will be managed to improve the control of annual weeds and be planted in 2021. This year we hope to dem...