Drought and the lead-up to drought are crucial times for making stocking rate decisions in the rangelands. Poor decisions at these times, more so than at any others, can lead to irreversible decline of the soil and pasture base.
However, decision-making at these times is fraught with emotional and psychological considerations that can distract pastoralists. Dr Alec Holm and colleagues worked with pastoralists Rob and Kathryn Mitchell from Yalgoo in Western Australia’s southern rangelands (more)...
