Offered Papers Theme C: Delivering the Benefits from Grassland
Description
Previous studies have shown that the uptake of ley pasture systems in S Queensland's grain growing region has been slow when compared with mixed farming systems in S Australia. This is despite their demonstrated benefits to subsequent crops, livestock production and the environment. A survey was conducted that aimed to determine the level of utilisation of ley pastures in the Western Downs and Maranoa regions of S Queensland, and the possible constraints to their adoption, and benefits arising from their use. The survey also aimed to determine the commonly used pasture species, the reasons for their use and their contribution to the livestock component of mixed farms.
Citation
Sibson, K. J.; Bahnisch, L.; Routley, R.; and Taylor, K., "A Situation Analysis of Ley Pasture Utilisation in the Western Downs and Maranoa Regions of S Queensland, Australia" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 155.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeC/155
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A Situation Analysis of Ley Pasture Utilisation in the Western Downs and Maranoa Regions of S Queensland, Australia
Previous studies have shown that the uptake of ley pasture systems in S Queensland's grain growing region has been slow when compared with mixed farming systems in S Australia. This is despite their demonstrated benefits to subsequent crops, livestock production and the environment. A survey was conducted that aimed to determine the level of utilisation of ley pastures in the Western Downs and Maranoa regions of S Queensland, and the possible constraints to their adoption, and benefits arising from their use. The survey also aimed to determine the commonly used pasture species, the reasons for their use and their contribution to the livestock component of mixed farms.
