Building Drought Resilience with Deep-Rooted Pastures with Andy and Ben Sippel
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The episode discusses the benefits of using old man saltbush in grazing systems to enhance drought resilience and livestock performance.
What if one native plant could fundamentally change how your grazing system performs, even through drought? In this episode, Local Land Services Cropping Ag Advisor, Tim Bartimote, sits down with Andy and Ben Sippel from Saltbush Plains to unpack decades of hands-on experience using old man saltbush as a backbone species in grazing systems. From transforming degraded cropping country into resilient perennial pasture, to maintaining high stocking rates independent of rainfall, they share why deep-rooted native shrubs are one of Australia’s most underutilised agricultural assets. You’ll hear how saltbush supports livestock performance with year-round green feed, high protein levels, and exceptional water-use efficiency, plus how smart grazing management turns ecological strength into economic strength. This is a practical, grounded conversation for producers interested in building resilient pastures, reducing inputs, and working with Australia’s landscapes, not against them. Resources and links: Saltbush Lamb MLA Managing Your Feedbase Ben Sippel on LinkedIn Andy Sippel on LinkedIn Nominate a Mate: If you'd like to nominate a mate (or yourself) as a potential…
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