Pasture checklist [691kb pdf]
This 12-step checklist details the approach to complete a rapid assessment of pasture performance and health. A complete guide to field assessment and calculation of key performance indicators.

Pasture checklist calculator Right Click - Save As... [57kb excel]
This EXCEL© spreadsheet calculates pasture growth rate, water use efficiency, pasture utilisation, stocking rate and feed budgets. Tables of dry sheep equivalent (DSE) values are provided for sheep and cattle. This tool is a companion to the Pasture Checklist.

Grazing plan calculator Right Click - Save As... [7.7MB excel] (1.2t-beta)
This EXCEL© spreadsheet calculates a grazing plan to guide how long and often paddocks are grazed.(Companion Recorder)

Guide to using the Grazing plan calculator [669kb pdf]
Provides step by step instructions through the process of using the Grazing plan calculator.

Record of grazing events [539 kb]
This booklet allows you to keep a record of grazing events and easily update your grazing plan on the graze plan calculator. Instruction is provided for estimation of herbage mass and calculation of a feed budget. Tables of DSE values are also provided.

Database of pasture performance data (under development) [web]
This database allows users to enter pasture checklist data and interrogate the database to determine pasture performance on other farms within the region.

Fact Sheet 1 - Getting Started - develop a grazing plan

Fact Sheet 2 - Managing plants to increase pasture growth rates

Fact Sheet 3 - Managing pastures increases soil health

Fact Sheet 4 - Stocking rate, stock density & using DSE values to estimate pasture intake