September 2020: Braving it to Inspect the Pasture

Howling winds and rain didn’t stop over 60 farmers attending the Southern Beef Elders Pasture Field Walk on 11th August at Carroll’s Clover Downs property near the Albany Airport.  Driza-bones were out in force and gum boots were the footwear of choice to inspect a demonstration trial of 10 different pasture mixes planted side by side in large scale plots.  Pasture mixes included different varieties of oats, rye-grass, clover and even turnips!  Farmers were able to view the pasture growth prior to grazing and results of pasture cuts/dry weights were presented by James Bee along with a description of characteristics and suitability of the different pasture mixes. If you would like a copy of the weights or to discuss the trial results, contact James Bee, Elders Albany. 

Back at the shed, fires were lit, and information was presented on St Vinnies grants, REI soil testing/uPtake trials and a bit more from James on Rhaphno forage brassica.  Russell Ferry and the Elders team cooked up some nice burgers while farmers had a chance for a social catch up.  The good turnout showed that Southern Beef is on the right track in developing a forum specific to beef growers in the South Coast high rainfall zone to share production information.

Hear some farmer experiences of some of our projects see our new youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzgWRY0sLPdagV_KfmQTqw?view_as=subscriber 
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