A survey of graziers' perceptions of long-term productivity of leucaena pastures in Queensland

Leucaena leucocephala ssp. glabrata (leucaena) planted in hedgerows with companion grass (leucaena pasture) is a valuable forage option for large-scale beef production in Queensland, with more than 100 000 ha planted (Mullen et al. 2005). The longevity of grazed leucaena pastures is well known (Jones and Bunch 2000), but less is known about the productive lifespan of these pastures in different soil types and environments. The aim of this study was to quantify the performance of young (1 to 10-year-old) and aging (11 to 30-year-old) leucaena pastures in Queensland. A survey was conducted to determine graziers’ perceptions of leucaena, grass and livestock productivity over time.