Senesced dry pasture will be below the energy and protein requirements for maintenance of all classes of cattle and supplementary feed must be provided to maintain their condition score.
These tools, calculators and resources are designed to help producers manage their cattle more effectively and make better management decisions about feed budgeting and grazing.
South West cattle producers and small landholders are being affected by an extended dry season where available annual pasture and feed reserves are being depleted.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has met with key industry leaders to help prepare for emerging issues facing the State’s agriculture and livestock sectors.
An ideal balance to optimise the profitability, sustainability and drought resilience of beef production in Western Australia’s Southern Rangelands has been presented at the recent Australian Range
Sheep producers impacted by variable seasonal conditions have been encouraged to have a plan and consider options to manage flock condition and capture market opportunities over coming months.
Research and development to boost farm productivity and sustainability will feature at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) display at this month’s Dowerin Machiner
A 33-year-old livestock producer from the South West has been fined $4000 and ordered to pay court costs of $990.30 after pleading guilty in Bunbury Magistrates Court to 13 charges relating to non-
