14/07/2026
One rainfall event. Two very different outcomes.
After receiving 48mm of rain at the start of July, we were keen to get home from and see what the country had done with it.
So this morning we jumped in the buggy and went for a drive.
There’s always a bit of excitement getting out after rain, especially after a dry period, seeing what has responded and where that moisture has gone.
And what a beautiful run we’ve been having… sunny days, mild mornings and not a frost in sight. Hard to believe we’re in the middle of July.
These two paddocks received the exact same rainfall, but the difference couldn’t be clearer.
The paddock on the left has been part of our ongoing invasive woody w**d control trials as we work towards reclaiming productive grazing country. With the competition removed, our native pastures have been able to respond, turning that rainfall into valuable feed for livestock.
The paddock on the right tells a different story. From a distance it looks green, but closer inspection shows that much of that green is invasive woody growth, with very little productive pasture remaining underneath.
Green doesn’t always mean productive.
Woody w**ds compete with native pastures for moisture, sunlight and nutrients, limiting the country’s ability to turn rainfall into feed.
Reclaiming this country is a long-term commitment and unfortunetly theres no "quick fix". But each step towards improving the productivity and resilience of our land ensures future rainfall events can be captured and converted into valuable grazing feed.
For us, it’s about making the most of the country we have and leaving it in better shape for the generations ahead.
Keep an eye out for updates on our recent trail with Valley Drone Services.
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