Strategic silage use for productivity and sustainability in Northern Territory beef systems
Project overview
Project title
Strategic silage use for productivity and sustainability in Northern Territory beef systems.
Project description
This project will develop economically and sustainability optimised silage feeding strategies for northern beef producers. The expected outcome is to combine feeding trials on commercial properties in the NT with economic and sustainability modelling to develop improved silage feeding strategies. This project will allow data-driven decision making by northern cattle producers to optimise feeding strategies for better economic and sustainability outcomes.
Supervisory team
University
| Name of university supervisor | Dr Beth Penrose |
| Name of university | Charles Darwin University |
| Email address | Beth.penrose@cdu.edu.au |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science and Technology |
CSIRO
| Name of CSIRO supervisor | Dianne Mayberry |
| Email address | Dianne.Mayberry@csiro.au |
| CSIRO Research Unit | Agriculture and Food |
Industry
| Name of industry supervisor | Matthew Bekker |
| Name of business/organisation | Lallemand Australia Pty Ltd |
| Email address | mbekker@lallemand.com |
Further details
| Primary location of student | Charles Darwin University, Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin NT 0810, Australia |
| Industry engagement component location | Lallemand Australia Pty Ltd, 7/ 72 Wises Road, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia |
| Other locations | CSIRO Darwin, 564 Vanderlin Drive, Berrimah NT 0828, Australia |
| Ideal student skillset | Essential skills Livestock handling skills Honours or Masters in agriculture, animal science or similar Honours or Masters thesis with a focus on animal science, economics, sustainability/greenhouse gas emissions or other relevant topics Understanding of nutritional requirements of beef cattle Desired skills Experience in livestock and/or sustainability modelling |
| Application close date | Open until position filled |
| Apply | CDU |