This tool can be used to estimate the supplementary feed requirements of a sheep enterprise for a single year. The calculator provides a broad estimate of the feed requirements for a single class of sheep as well as an average feed requirement on a monthly basis to maintain condition in adult sheep and grow weaners at a moderate rate. The tool gives outputs in either a graph or table.

Is an easy and accurate method of estimating the condition or 'nutritional well being' of your sheep flock. It requires an assessment of the amount of muscle and fat covering the backbone and the short ribs of each sheep.

Identification of livestock is required by law under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013 [BAM (IMSA) Regulations].

The regulations also require the use of the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS).

Grazing management in winter and spring in South West Western Australia (SW WA) can manipulate the quality, quantity and composition of pasture. These pasture changes can increase livestock feed efficiency and productivity, reduce insect populations and improve pasture persistence.

Across Western and South Australia there are many millions of hectares of deep sand or sand over clay-rich subsoils that are used for agricultural production. However, these sandy soils present a range of challenges due to their poor water holding capacity, inherent low fertility, extremes of pH, low levels of microbial activity and vulnerability to wind erosion.

Clay Spreading and Delving Fact Sheet
Publication Date: 31/1/2015 Author: Grain Research & Development Corporation Document Type: Fact Sheet - .pdf 269kb

Clay Spreading and Delving Information
Publication Date: 31/9/2011 Author: Grain Research & Development Corporation Document Type: Booklet - .pdf 6mb

Whether a property is 1ha or 2,000ha, the rural landholder has many responsibilities. The way you manage your own land can have a major impact on the people, properties, and rural environment beyond your fence line. This is an information resource developed especially for owners of small rural landholdings in Western Australia. It covers all the critical topics you need to consider, from land-care to water supply, weeds, pests, livestock, and smart property design.

Publication Date: 31/7/2006 Author: Department of Agriculture & Food, WA Document Type: Report - .pdf 1.3mb