Website push for perennials

Extra summer feed, increased stocking capacity, stopping land loss and rotating perennial pastures with cropping programs are just a couple of ways farmers are improving their bottom line thanks to perennials.

A new website, Future Farm Online, developed by Future Farm Industries CRC (FFICRC) spells out in detail the advantages of perennials for southern dryland farmers and as a natural resource management tool.

It shows farmers, agronomists and researchers the role perennials play in addressing land management issues and variety specifics to match location and climate.

Greg Lawrence from FFICRC said visitors could quickly find what they want including information on research projects, PhD project overviews and a back catalogue of magazines, publications and technical reports. It also includes case studies of farmers who have incorporated perennials into their business, including WA success stories.

Lancelin's Bob Wilson increased his stocking rate using perennial grasses, while others have planted mallees to stop the spread of salt.

"Our intention is for Future Farm Online to facilitate a better understanding of how perennial plants can add value to a farm, catchment or region by providing visitors with the right technology," Mr Lawrence said.

Visit www.futurefarmonline.com.au for more information.

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