Regenerative Grazing Principles

Through extensive research, observations and trial and error, RCS has developed the following six principles of regenerative grazing, which are essential for a successful grazing operation. The first iteration of these principles were developed by Dr Terry McCosker after completing a Churchill Fellowship looking at what key principles resulted in grazing successes and grazing failures around the world in 1990.

1. Plan, monitor and manage your grazing activities
2. Give plants adequate rest to recover after grazing
3. Match your stocking rate to available carrying capacity
4. Manage livestock effectively for optimal performance
5. Use animal density as a tool for change
6. Manage for diversity of plants, animals and microbiology