The Pigeon Hole project was initiated to identify strategies to improve the profitability and sustainability of large cattle stations in northern Australia. The study was undertaken at an unprecedented scale. It involved approximately 350km2 of land and around 5,000 head of cattle. The experimental complex was developed in 2002 and 2003, requiring 213km of new fencing, 14 new water points, a new set of yards and upgrading of the existing infrastructure on the southern portion of Pigeon Hole. -- Preface,
Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,
Notes
Logos for "Heytesbury Cattle Company", "Meat & Livestock", "CSIRO" and "Northern Territory Government" on the cover page.,
Table of contents
Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Key messages when intensifying development -- Increasing property returns -- Principles for increasing carrying capacity -- Assessing potential for development -- Estimating sustainable stocking rates -- Grazing systems -- Improving management efficiency -- Conserving biodiversity -- Economic benefits of intensive development -- Case studies - Beetaloo, Mundabroom, OT Downs and Pigeon Hole Station -- Appendices 1-3.,
Language
English,
Subject
Management,
Victoria River District,
Profit,
Beef cattle -- Profit -- Northern Territory -- Victoria River District,
Pastures -- Management -- Northern Territory -- Victoria River District,
Pastures,
Beef cattle,
Northern Territory,