Lindsay Humphry - The importance of pasture plant diversity
Channel: North East CMA
Date: 2014-06-24

The Humphrys consider a good pasture has a wide diversity of species, including grasses and broadleaf species.  Paddocks at 'Avondale' have up to 30 different plant species, as each species fulfils a specific purpose. Some species typically considered weeds form part of the diverse and healthy system. For example many broadleaf plants such as dandelion have a tap root which allows them to bring up nutrients and trace elements from deeper in the soil.