Pasture is the single most important resource for most livestock enterprises in Tasmania. Pasture is the cheapest source of feed, yet it is often under utilised an/or poorly managed. Poorly managed pasture can reduce productivity reduce carrying capcity and increase reliance on costly supplementary feed.
Digital grazing tools, biomass sensors, and modelling platforms increasingly enable farmers to reliably manage their pastures, matching stocking rates and grazing intensity more closely to pasture growth. This maximises natural feed use, reduces input costs, and supports animal growth and profitability.
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