The EverGraze project is showing how new perennial grazing systems can increase profits from livestock while at the same time improve the health of the Namoi Catchment.
With six research sites (called Proof Sites) and more that 50 demonstration (Supporting) Sites across the high rainfall zone of southern Australia, EverGraze is looking at the science and the practical on-farm application of new livestock grazing systems using more perennial based pastures.
Namoi CMA is coordinating 3 Supporting Sites which are located at Tambar Springs, Kelvin and Willow Tree. To of these sites are investigating different grazing management systems aimed at improving the production of native perennial grass systems while simultaneously improving the NRM outcomes of better water management, perenniality, biodiversity and soil health. The third site is based on the establishment and management of tropical perennial grasses to improve enterprise profitability while also acjieving NRM outcomes.
"EverGraze's appeal is that it is landholder driven," said Simon Turpin, Namoi CMA Project Officer and EverGraze coordinator for the Namoi catchment.
"Graziers join producer groups with whom they share a common problem with the aim of reducing the factors that constrain production on their farms."
EverGraze website
www.evergraze.com.au is now up and running and is the source for the latest information about Proof Sites, Supporting Sites, who to contact, and EverGraze events and activities in your catchment. You can also subscribe to the
e-newsletter EverGraze Update on the website.
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