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2008 dry autumn reduced the opportunity but still only gains to be had !. NK Oats into grassland . Oats planted but not UP..... waiting for Rain !!. May 2008 This paddock has not been cropped for many years . Cold and dry can be slow !. August 2008. When it rains it grows . September 2008.
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2008 dry autumn reduced the opportunity but still only gains to be had ! NK Oats into grassland
Oats planted but not UP..... waiting for Rain !! May 2008 This paddock has not been cropped for many years
Cold and dry can be slow ! August 2008
When it rains it grows September 2008
Starting to produce some good stuff! October 2008
Milky dough oats – good tucker ! March to Oct 2008 19468 dse days = $97 / ha from grazing
Oats sown 35kg ha February 22 2009 March 1st 2009
Minimal disturbance to perennial grasses or soil March 1st 2009
No need to use a combine harvester every year In late, dry start, still great
No Kill Oats into a paddock which had been pasture cropped for 3 years prior October 2008
May as well bring the animals to it ! 16,600 dse days from March to Dec 2008 = $138 / ha from grazing