L.PGS.2116 - PGS SLP Delivery SAFB QLD
Satellite assisted forage budgeting is a supported learning package for PGS.
| Project start date: | 19 June 2021 |
| Project end date: | 26 June 2022 |
| Publication date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | Queensland |
Summary
Delivery of Ecorich Grazing’s Satellite Assisted Forage Budgeting supported learning project (SLP) to a group of rangeland graziers (QLD). The SLP has a focus on the feedbase curriculum.
Objectives
Delivery of approved SLP – Satellite Assisted Forage Budgeting Feedbase topics:
• managing seasonal variability
• optimal feed utilisation
• optimise feed grown
• identify gaps and take appropriate action.
The objectives of the project: Better align stocking rates with seasonal carrying capacity by upskilling and supporting rangeland graziers to apply an integrated combination of traditional on-ground methods and satellite remote sensing for forage budgeting and ground cover monitoring on their properties.
Key findings
Due to the nature of producer adoption program, there are no key findings
Benefits to industry
Profitable Grazing Systems impact that participating producers, on average receive a return of $17.47/ha due to the adoption of management practices.
More information
| Project manager: | Elizabeth Thelander |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | PATON INVESTMENT TRUST |
