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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.
Hooded plovers end years of breeding heartbreak on Robe s Long Beach
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The three fledged chicks on Long Beach at Robe.
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For the first time in five years, volunteers have seen hooded plover chicks nesting on Robe s iconic Long Beach survive to fledging.
Key points:
The species is vulnerable in South Australia
Beachgoers are asked to stay away from the birds and to keep their dogs on leads
Friends of Shorebirds South East volunteer Cath Bell said the years of disappointment were not for lack of trying , as the beach s resident pair of adult hoodies laid at least 26 eggs since their last successful nesting in 2015.