Accurate measurement of pasture can deliver clear economic benefits to farming operations through optimised grazing programs. A figure of 10 – 15% improvement in pasture utilisation has been suggested by dairy commentators and researchers as being feasible through the use of pasture budgeting systems.
The assumption is based on a number of contributing factors, such as better utilisation of pasture through advanced budgeting, an improvement in actual pasture yield through better placement of fertilisers and controlled grazing.
The main benefit is the fact that farmers are able to develop a budgeting approach and make better decisions regarding feed, production and use.