Guide to Sown Pasture Species in NSW

This AgGuide provides practical information on sown pasture species and pasture management systems in New South Wales.

What this guide covers

• Pasture planning, seed selection, and pasture establishment
  
• Management and grazing systems for improved pasture performance
  
• Detailed information on pasture species, including grasses, legumes and herbs
  
• Species selection based on cool- and warm-season growth
  
• Pasture mixes, seed availability and commonly used species in NSW
  
• Practical considerations including livestock health and weed risks
  
• Guidance tailored to diverse NSW regions, from coastal areas to slopes and plains
  

Who this guide is for

• Livestock producers establishing or improving pastures
  
• Farm managers making pasture investment decisions
  
• Agricultural advisors and extension professionals
  
• Students studying agriculture, agronomy or land management
  
• Landholders interested in grazing, rehabilitation, biodiversity or carbon farming
  

Pastures play a vital role in grazing, rehabilitation, biodiversity and carbon farming. A guide to sown pasture species in NSW, written by an experienced pasture agronomist, is an essential resource for anyone looking to make informed pasture decisions across the diverse farming systems of New South Wales.

Designed to support practical decision-making, the book places strong emphasis on pasture planning. The chapters guide readers through pasture and paddock selection, establishment, management and grazing systems, helping both new and experienced producers improve their chances of success when investing in new pasture. 

The guide provides detailed coverage of commonly available pasture species, with practical sections on grasses (introduced and native species), legumes and herbs, organised by cool or warm-season growth. It also explores pasture mixes and seed availability, focusing on the species most commonly used in NSW production systems.

Covering the coast, tablelands, slopes and plains of NSW, this book is an excellent companion to other Tocal College pasture, soil and fertiliser publications. With practical cautions around livestock health and weed risks, this is a reliable guide for producers, advisors and students seeking to build resilient, productive pastures.

144 pages, paperback. NSW DPI.