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#Steers loving the #Pallaton #Raphanobrassica in NE Tasmania. 210 x 400kg steers took 20 days to graze first 7.5ha quarter under pivot irrigation. Should provide #beef feed until end of winter, then sow down to #chicory and #clover blend. @EldersLimited @TEC_Aus @meatlivestock – at Waterhouse, Tasmania
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The effect of competition. Reintroducing clovers into grass (phalaris) dominant swards. Direct drilled red clover. Roundup @ 0.5l/ha held the phalaris back and allowed establishment vs nil @TasInAg @meatlivestock @TheForageForum
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Good to be able to show #Sulla #Cocksfoot #Clover in a #beef #grazing system to @Serve_Ag agronomists today. Sown in late April, the Sulla is developing a strong #taproot already, and the Legacy white clover is forming nodules. @eemuir @PGGWrightson_AU @meatlivestock – at Frankford, Tasmania
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#GrazingTolerant Lucerne or #lucerne that tolerates grazing? We discussed this in the field today with agros from @Serve_Ag and showed the #sub-surface #budding characteristic of Torrens GT8 Lucerne, and why it persists under heavy grazing. @PGGWrightson_AU @eemuir – at Richmond (Tas.), Tasmania
Some amazing differences in persistency showing up, and highlighting the value of trials in various locations. What do you think has caused the differences?
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Buen día. @PGGWrightson_UY llevando la genética de @INIA_UY al mundo. Acá un ejemplo. Pastura en base a Dactylis INIA Aurus en el noroeste de Tasmania. Buen domingo.
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#Booster #Maize from #CorsonMaize being harvested in Northern #Tasmania. Heavy frost last week, but crop has yielded well for an early maturing (81crm) silage option. Another quality #forage option from @PGGWrightson_AU @NutrienSthEast #silage #conservedfeed #dairy – at Tasmania, Australia
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Adam Langworthy from @TasInAg discussing heat tolerant options with agronomists from @PGGWrightson_AU . #Persistency of Puna II #Chicory , #BaseAR37 #ryegrass highlighted in adverse #heat stress conditions. Following up with #Nitrogen #response trials through @Dairy_Australia – at Elliott, Tasmania
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Great follow up trip to Tassie to see #foragekale well into its growing season. Slightly mind boggling numbers with 450ha, looking to feed 3000 cows with a likely yield up around 18T. #homegrownfeed #winteringcows #seriousdrycowtucker
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#Pallton #raphnobrassica being well grazed in autumn in Tasmania. This species seems to thrive on what would otherwise be considered “abuse” in #foragebrassica circles. Rotationally grazed (hard!) with good numbers, feed to production numbers - its a serious beast in the paddock!
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Great to see the work #TasmanianInsituteofAgriculture is doing around establishing #legumes in #phalaris - even in the tough end of the season some clear differences were visible which may change how farmers aim to incorporate #quality into #pasture
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Ever wondered why the first nip off graze is SO important? Here is a quick video with some key tips for setting up new pasture this autumn so you can get the most from this amazing home grown feed.
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NEW Booster 81crm #silage #maize from #CorsonMaize , 60 days post sowing. Early maturing option, to allow for silage yield and sow down to #perennial #pasture. Sown 5th December 2020. @NutrienSthEast @EldersLimited @Serve_Ag @dairy_tas @PGGWrightson_AU – at Caveside, Tasmania
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Stamina GT6 up and cracking on King Island - a very well prepared virgin paddock, with the perfect season to get away with sowing “late spring” (in January) #homegrownfeed #pggwrightsonseeds #lucerne #grazing #hay
That is a great photo Emma. Are you suggesting that the lambs ate the Pallaton , but preferred eating dry standing grass over the crop on the other side? Animals tell the story.
Most #preferentialgrazing stories are about the #foragecrop in question... here’s an example of the #fibresource being the preferred option to the crop... the lambs on the #pallaton haven’t chased every blade of standing hay before getting into the crop! #homegrownfeed
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Winter feed crops progressing well. #Regal #Kale sown on NW #Tasmania dairy farm for planned bulk #winterfeed in June and July 2021. @PGGWrightson_AU @dairy_tas @TIADairy #kale #forage #brassicas #dairy #cows #planning
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Checking a spring sown #Pallaton #Raphanobrassica crop on beef operation , in NW Tasmania, with @Serve_Ag agronomist Deon Heys. 6 weeks post sowing. Exciting to see results of beef production. #CroppingRotation option #Beef @eemuir #Fertiliser applied, #WeedControl – at Ridgley, Tasmania
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Another example of @PGGWrightson_AU #Titan #Forage #Rape and annual ryegrass, autumn sown into oat stubble, providing bulk winter feed for Scott Auton in NE Tasmania. #PerformanceBred #Beef #Feed #Brassica #Grazing #Tasmania @EldersLimited @NutrienSthEast @eemuir @Serve_Ag – at West Scottsdale, Tasmania
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Checked out a paddock of #Pallaton #Raphanobrassica spring sown, versus #Titan #Rape this morning, with @EldersLimited rep in Southern #Tasmania. Titan performed well, but Pallaton showing very good #plant #density and #productivity right into #winter – at Bothwell, Tasmania