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Establishing blocks of diverse forage shrubs
Many farms in the Mallee contain soils that do not grow productive crops or pastures. With investment in shrubs and fencing, and a preparedness to rotationally graze, block plantings of diverse shrubs can be successfully established and used.
- The nutritional needs of grazing livestock vary significantly over time, both within the year and between years.
- Providing livestock with a forage mix comprised of different shrubs, each with their own unique combination of nutrients and minerals, increases the chance of fulfilling nutritional requirements and reduces the need for feed supplements.
- Good grazing management is essential to ensure most palatable species are not grazed out first.
Looking for more resources?
Download the following fact sheets to learn more information about establishment, management, and control of shrubs.
Guide to Establishing Forage Shrubs
Critical success factors in successful shrub pasture systems
Selecting the best forage shrubs for your environment
Why grow a mixture of forage shrubs and pasture species?
