Sharing the best ideas for grazing at Thurmylae

Ian Feather from SLM’s property Garrawin, Trisha Parker from Thurmylae and Will Treloar from Cooladdi discussing the importance of plant diversity in a paddock. Harriet Finlayson of Bokhara Plains is in the background. Photo TWH

Whether you are in the desert or in a high rainfall area, six basic grazing principles will help keep your land at an optimum.

Martha Lindstad, who manages Thurmylae, near Enngonia with her partner Robert, recently had Resource Consulting Services hold a “Keep in Touch” workshop at the property last week.

Described as a dynamic shared learning experience, the sessions promote collaboration and learning among landholders and Ms Lindstad was thrilled that people travelled long distances to join in.

A great mix of people attended from a variety of grazing operations.

“We had about 15 people attend from the area around us, and some even travelled down from near Charleville which is about five hours away,” Ms Lindstad said. “Rain on Saturday stopped a few people from getting to us, but you should never complain about the rain!”

One topic of discussion was utilising inputs, such as rain, into your soil. […]

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