Management increases value of native pastures – Ian Locke

Grazier Ian Locke from Holbrook in southern NSW has tried a number of tactics to utilise the rougher, more native portion of his undulating property. Ian has gradually developed an understanding of how best to graze and manage his native pasture species to promote production and persistence. As a result, he has reduced fertiliser and weed control costs on his native country while maintaining annual stocking rates by strategically grazing his native pastures as part of his integrated, whole farm production system.