On-Farm Demonstration in North West Slopes NSW
Demonstration sites have played an integral role in supporting groups of producers to try new grazing practices and perennial systems from EverGraze and other associated projects to increase profitability and improve environmental outcomes. Demonstration sites have been either directly linked to EverGraze as Supporting Sites, or associated with other relevant projects.
Site location | Host producer | Focus |
Bundarra, NSW | Robert Crouch | To maintain a native pasture with a high proportion of desirable perennials and reduce the proportion of perennial weed species using grazing management. |
Dundee, NSW | John Chappel | Comparing grazing management techniques to keep African Love grass under control and maintain a diverse native perennial pasture. |
Kelvin, NSW | Matt Carter | Native pasture quality and quantity, soil health (nutrition and structure), groundcover, matching the stock enterprise to the pastures capabilities. |
Tambar Springs, NSW | Mac and Robyn Howarth | Native pasture quality and quantity, groundcover (soil erosion as these pastures are on a significant slope), soil nutrition, matching the livestock enterprise to the pasture. |
Willow Tree, NSW | Brett and Bernadette Holz | This Supporting Site is looking at the establishment and grazing management of tropical grass pastures in north-west NSW. |