04/21/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/20/2021 22:06
Taking a science-based approach to pastures
Taking a science-based approach to pastures
21 April 2021
With his background in cattle and pasture management research, it s no surprise SA beef producer Michael Cobiac looks for information based on science.
He s a strong advocate for programs such as MLA s More Beef from Pastures, Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) Pasture Principles and MLA Producer Demonstration Sites (PDS) and has relied on their data-backed guidance to manage pastures since he returned to the family farm, Chelestan , at Reedy Creek in 2010.
In 2014, Michael and his partner Cath Bell purchased Chelestan. They were running sheep and cattle but three years ago sold the flock and started increasing cattle numbers.