Catchment:
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Wimmera
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Collaborating Producer:
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Rod & Bernadette Vearing
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Location:
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Mooneys Gap, Pyrenees Hwy, Ararat
10 km NE of Ararat
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Producer Group:
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Perennial Pasture Systems |
Site Co-ordinator:
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Rob Shea
Perennial Pasture Systems Project Manager
P: 0438 521 357
E: Yadin@netconnect.com
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Production and Environmental Challenges
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Establishing & maintaining perennial grass system in acid soil environment.
Establishing lucerne based pasture to provide alternative summer feed.
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Innovation being tested:
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Best practice phalaris pasture establishment & management.
Establishment of lucerne in non traditional area.
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Base pasture:
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To be sown in May 09
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Animal systems:
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Merinos all ages, Merino cross lambs
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Latest results
Pre-sowing preparation commenced spring 08 with spray-topping for weed control.
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