Grazing management principles – how to get the most out of your pastures through grazing management

Getting the most of out of pastures with grazing management involves decisions which influence the effective utilisation of the available feed within and between seasons across the whole farm. The aim is to maximise the long-term profitability from livestock production while managing feed surplus and deficits within and between years; maintaining or improving environmental conditions including ground cover, biodiversity, pasture composition, water use and persistence of perennials; and contributing towards the lifestyle objectives of individuals.