Can we make perennial pastures work in our South West of WA?
Most farmers love the idea but know how challenging it can be to establish perennials where there is a competitive annual species seedbank.
This is one in a series of events at several locations featuring a Q&A with an experienced farmer and agronomist.
The aim is to equip farmers with an understanding on what’s needed to give perennials the best chance of survival.
We’ll discuss weed management, grazing management and the current species on the market.
And we’ll take a walk through paddocks supporting perennials and hear what lessons were learned.
Our Warner Glen event is being run in partnership with Lower Blackwood Landcare.
Q&A Panel
Neville Haddon
The Haddons are dedicated to improving their soil health, and are keen to explore how to extend their pasture growing season to provide nutritious feed for their dairy herd beyond the current seasons. Neville is trialling Chicory, Plantain, Lucerne, Cocksfoot, Perennial Ryegrass, Phalaris and White/Red/Strawberry Clover. Read more HERE.
Mark Tupman
Mark is a consultant with Productive Ecology and has been actively involved in the fields of organic/biodynamic production, permaculture, sustainability, agro-ecology and holistic management for the last three decades.
This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered by South West NRM, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.
