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      Annual pasture options in cropping systems field walk

      Paddock Walk
      Tuesday 14 October 2025
      8.30am - 10:30am
      Howlong

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      Howlong

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      This project is led by Charles Sturt University and includes project partners Riverine Plains, Holbrook Landcare Network, Southern Growers, Central West Farming Systems, Farmlink and Irrigation Farmers Network.

      This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. Australian Government DAFF, FDF, SNSW Hub, CSU Gulbali Institute .

       

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      ANNUAL PASTURE OPTIONS IN CROPPING SYSTEMS FIELD WALK, WITH A FOCUS ON HAY AND FODDER

      Riverine Plains is demonstrating innovative cropping, grazing and mixed farming practices at a trial established at Howlong, in NSW, to support drought resilience and its risk management.

      This field walk features a tour of the site, with an overall focus on how incorporating a pasture (for grazing or hay) into the cropping rotation can support system resilience. We will be exploring annual pasture options and how to maximise the production of high-quality fodder for grazing or hay/silage.  

      Topics & speakers:

      • The value of vetch in this years rotation and expected results: A farmer's perspective with Murk Schoen & agronomist Bob Ronald
      • Using clover and vetch for fodder or green/brown manuring: A farmer's perspective from Andrew Corrigin
      • Hay and fodder quality discussion, with an analysis of hay versus grain this season
      • Overall results from the project so far: Shawn McGrath, Charles Sturt University 

      Free to attend, Morning Tea provided. 

       

       

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