Pastures and Rangelands

Abstract

This subject gives students the opportunity to understand the role and function of pasture and rangeland production systems relevant to agriculture and the equine industry in southern Australia. In addition, it will introduce students to key concepts in plant ecology as related to pasture systems. This subject is presented in … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject gives students the opportunity to understand the role and function of pasture and rangeland production systems relevant to agriculture and the equine industry in southern Australia. In addition, it will introduce students to key concepts in plant ecology as related to pasture systems. This subject is presented in a way that will encourage students to conduct experiments, use decision support systems, develop presentation skills and be able to relate to on-farm management issues.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Pastures and farming systems;Distribution of pasture species and types;Ecology of pasture species;Competition and success in mixed communities;Pasture establishment;Nutritive value of pasture species;Stocking rate and grazing management;Fodder conservation and supplementation;Pasture maintenance;Decision support systems and pasture management;Rangeland management; andPractical exercises on the recognition of pasture … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

Pastures and farming systems;
Distribution of pasture species and types;
Ecology of pasture species;
Competition and success in mixed communities;
Pasture establishment;
Nutritive value of pasture species;
Stocking rate and grazing management;
Fodder conservation and supplementation;
Pasture maintenance;
Decision support systems and pasture management;
Rangeland management; and
Practical exercises on the recognition of pasture components including seed, vegetative and reproductive stages.

Enrolment restrictions

Cannot be taken by students who have completed PSC240 or PSC460.

PSC460 was replaced by PSC360.

Incompatible

Replacement

Learning activities

Intensive School

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensives schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.