Right Seed. Right Time. Better Beef.

On any given week you’re juggling cashflow, herd performance, nutrition, grazing pressure, weeds, and property development. That mental load is real. The best operators know their “zone of genius” and build a team around them to cover the areas that require specialist knowledge.

Pasture planning is a classic example. Many producers know the outcome they want—more kilograms of beef off the same hectares, better groundcover, stronger winter feed, improved resilience—but they’re not always sure which cultivars or pasture mixes will deliver it. Even when they are, there’s another big question: will the right seed actually be available when it’s time to plant? When you’re planning 12–24 months ahead, confidence in supply matters just as much as the selection itself.

That’s where Pastures To Prosperity adds value. We work with clients to design practical pasture improvement programs, then help secure seed supply so the right varieties are ready when conditions and timing align. This requires getting ahead of the market—talking with suppliers 8–12 months in advance, providing forecasts, and adjusting recommendations based on seed quality and land preparation so every planting has the best chance of success.

My approach is backed by decades of experience in the tropical and subtropical seed industry. I was involved in the early commercialisation of Mekong Brizantha (from 2005), played a key role in the story of V8 Stylo (including the naming, drawn from accession line numbers within the composite mix), and have long supported improved understanding of legumes such as Cardillo Centro, selected for strong grazing performance and standout cool-season growth traits in tropical environments. I also bring 20+ years of experience with Caatinga Stylo, one of the most understated perennial legumes in subtropical pasture systems—valuable for producers looking for persistence, legume contribution, and long-term paddock performance.

More than two decades ago, I helped lead the push for seed counts on seed certificates—so producers could make informed seeding decisions based on real numbers, not guesswork. And because pasture success isn’t just about what you plant—but what you control—I also bring practical knowledge in strategic weed control and herbicide options, built from years involved in seed production where clean paddocks and sound spray decisions are non-negotiable.

Because of this background, I maintain strong working relationships with DLF Seeds and other major tropical and subtropical pasture seed suppliers across Australia. The benefit for clients is simple: you stay current with what’s available, what’s coming, and what will work—so you can plan with confidence, plant with clarity, and build pastures that deliver long-term prosperity.