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Australian project shows rotational grazing boosts soil carbon

27/04/2022
Australian project shows rotational grazing boosts soil carbon

A Meat and Livestock Australia-funded project has shown a combination of rotational grazing and growing alfalfa can lift soil carbon levels above those found under adjoining heritage scrub.

Jo Williams, whose family owns two farms in South Australia , said: “The results show than human interference isn’t always negative – in fact, managing productive pastures can be good for soil carbon.

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