Pasture establishment work plan

These aspects are important because the species, for example, is influential in the sense that different regions support the growth of different pastures and, therefore, establishing a single species in a particular area depends on how good it does in that region. The resources available influence the amount of work that can be done in establishing the pasture in that fewer resources like inadequate money and time means that some species of pasture may not be established. Forage to be used for grazing entails different dynamics as compared to that, which is to be used as hay. In Christine and Mike’s case study, they look to produce Lucerne hay for sale on a one thousand hectare land with an additional one thousand that they have just bought from their neighbor, in Wagga Wagga.

Coming up with a work plan is the best way to go about how they will establish the Lucerne pasture and ensure that they successfully detail every aspect that is required, in the plan, if this process is to yield the desired outcome. Wagga Wagga is a place that is favorable for the production of Lucerne pasture because of the rainfall received in this region and the weather conditions. Species selection has to be incorporated in the work plan. The use of correct seeding rates and methods is also another factor that features in this work plan. This is important because the seeding rates, which is equivalent to the pasture density, affects the health of the species that have been planted.

Choosing the right rates will ensure that the pasture does not become densely populated to the extent that it is affected health-wise (Barr, 2017 p. Testing allows for several procedures to be taken and confirmations to be made in the laboratory before a conclusion is made. Correcting the nutrients deficiencies, on the other hand, should take approximately a day or two because at such a point it is already known from the tests the kind of nutrients that are deficient. Selection of the species of pasture does not take long because this decision is arrived at after several other factors have been scrutinized. Issues like the consideration of weather and the soil suitability come first. This gives a decision-maker a wide range of information from which to choose on matters regarding the species of pasture to be planted.

The depth bands also require adjusting to make sure the correct depths are drilled during planting. Adjusting of the row spacings and row makers is vital in ensuring the planting goes as is expected with missing the exact required measurements. To ensure that the patterns of distributing seeds are to the expected standards, the seed drill is practically driven on a hard surface. This will ensure that it stays in good shape while waiting to be put to task. Lubrication is a very important exercise that keeps the drill in good shape such that whenever it is needed for use, the problems of some parts not turning properly, is not experienced. This is more convenient than any other method, hence the most preferable.

It is vital understanding that seeds have to be stored in a very perfect place so that they do not lose value in the period they are being stored as they await planting. Preparation, therefore, involves the setting up of a seedbed where the seeds shall be planted, then later on transferred to the large-scale farm. Once the seeds germinate in the seedbed and are ready for transfer, then at this point the process of purchase, delivery, and preparation of the seeds ends. The weed control herbicides equally count as the inputs of the pasture establishment process. The establishment of new pasture can be very expensive and this means that inadequate funds could mean that a manager may not be able to execute the original pasture establishment plans (Nordblom, et, al.

, 2016 p. The number of resources required in establishing a new pasture is pretty much expensive and that is why this process requires proper planning. From the identification of land, preparing it, planting seeds, controlling weeds, and harvesting Lucerne pasture, it takes a lot of resources. If a manager does not have enough funds they may be forced to abandon the project of establishing pasture. Injuries are prone to occur whenever an individual works with farm tools. Pasture establishment is not an exception because it involves the use of machinery. This means that for the manager of this process to safeguard himself or herself and other workers, he or she needs to have a first aid kit. This is important in helping to work on the minor injuries that may be developed due to the use of farm tools, while a person is still waiting to be rushed to the hospital.