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Grazing Management Grazing management is nothing new to the islands - there are many examples in the past of rotational or managed grazing systems that have been successful. But now with the advent of reliable electric fencing systems two and three wire electric fencing can now be used to split up camps more cheaply and make better use of the feed on offer. Farmers utilising available funds through the DOA Farm Improvement Programme are progressing with the sub-division of improved pastures and/or the sub-division of larger native camps. A simulated grazing trial carried out at Fitzroy has demonstrated over several years that managed grazing can lead to 2-3 times as much dry matter production as a set stocking system in the Falkland Islands. The main focus of the managed grazing is to increase the productivity of fine grasses that are already present in the camp. In some cases positive changes in botanical composition are also being seen. In 2008 the DOA
brought in grazing management specialist Jim Gerrish to continue the training of
DOA staff in grazing management skills.
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Department of Agriculture 2011
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