Rotational grazing and conservative stocking rates in the northern savanna: West Elsey, NT
Rotational grazing and conservative stocking rates in the northern savanna: West Elsey, NT Report
DKCRC Working Paper
- Author(s): Walsh, D
- Published: 2009
- Publisher: Desert Knowledge CRC
- Volume: 60
Abstract: Twenty percent of the entire property is spelled at any given time. The length of the spelling period is variable depending on seasonal conditions. Due to the relative reliability of the rainfall, stocking rates can usually be set at about five adult equivalents per square kilometre. Factors such as the amount of grass available and cattle prices influence how paddocks are actually stocked. The use of low stocking rates provides a buffer against later or drier wet seasons. The grazing system in place has been refined over time due to the influence of training courses such as Grazing for Profit.
- Urls: http://www.nintione.com.au/resource/DKCRC-Working-Paper-60_CAGSP-West-Elsey-NT.pdf, https://web.archive.org/web/20180405113408/http://www.desertknowledgecrc.com.au/resource/DKCRC-Working-Paper-60_CAGSP-West-Elsey-NT.pdf
- Publisher Location: Alice Springs
- Keywords: Northern Territory, CAGSP, pastoralism