Ovine Observer Issue number # 94 December 2021
In this issue:
1. Proximity sensors provide an effective, accurate and cheap alternative for measuring dam pedigree of lambs in Australian sheep flocks
2. DXA calibration at WAMMCO, Katanning
3. WA NLIS Sheep and Goat advisory group established
4. Optional sheep...
From 1 January 2022, earmarking of sheep and earmarking and/or branding of cattle (including buffalo) will be optional.
Natural sequence farming (NSF) is an approach developed by Peter Andrews on his property – Tarwyn Park in New South Wales – for restoring degraded land .
Maintaining feed-on-offer at around 2 t DM/ha for four weeks around the Timerite® date in spring can effectively control RLEM in the following growing season.
Agricultural practices and farming systems produce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. These emissions are mainly in the forms of methane and nitrous oxides.
The crop sowing guide for Western Australia is a one stop shop for variety information on all the major crops grown in Western Australia.
