Mixed Annual Forage Crops - Farmer Case Study: Sidney Brummell

Описание: Winter in the NSW Northern Tablelands is typically a period of low-quality feed, paddocks thick with Chilean needle grass and frost-affected African lovegrass. On his 460-hectare farm near Glen Innes, Sid Brummell reliably fills this feed gap with mixed species annual forage crops. Growing mixes has not only aided the successful renovation of weedy paddocks, but also reduced crop failures as the inherent diversity allows a hedging of bets against seasonal variability. For Sid this all adds up to high-quality pasture and consistently strong livestock performance.


Acknowledgements:
Videography: Grow Love Media

Special thanks to Sid for generously sharing his story.

This case study series was jointly funded by NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and Meat and Livestock Australia Donor Company.

These are farmers' own experiences in using mixed species annual forage crops. They offer insights into the practical methods farmers are currently trialling in different locations, systems and businesses. Your success may vary.


Links:
Our #MixedAnnualForageCrops Management Guide is coming soon, for other resources and case studies visit https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/mixes

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For more information contact the DPIRD Pastures team:
Research Officer - Carol Harris ([email protected])
Development Officer - Matthew Pierce ([email protected]).