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Brassicas are used for stockpiled forage.

Brassicas are used for stockpiled forage.

Annual Forage

Annual grazing systems, combining cattle and annual cropping, allow for efficient nutrient cycling. These systems increase soil fertility, and, compared with traditional cereal forage, they have a higher capacity to produce higher quality and exceptional yielding forages.


Annual cropping systems complement perennial systems by extending the grazing season and allowing for flexibility when perennial pasture is limited due to increased need or reduced production capacity.


Use more sunlight—it's free! Tap into the inherent wealth of your soil, complement your low-cost perennial pasture, lower your cost of production per acre, and capitalize on regrowth potential.

Oats, brassica used for winter swath grazing

Oats, brassica used for winter swath grazing

Annual cocktail mix used for grazing and soil health

Annual cocktail mix used for grazing and soil health

Oats, barley, brassica mix

Oats, barley, brassica mix

Annual cocktail mix used for grazing and soil health

Annual cocktail mix used for grazing and soil health

Southern Cross Livestock

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