Mob/Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing — FarmPal
High stock density grazing for short periods with long recovery, mimicking natural herd movements.
Recovery Period
30-90+ days (adjust based on growth rate)
Stocking Density
50,000-500,000+ lbs/acre during grazing
Animal Types
Cattle
Sheep
Goats
Key Principles
- •Very high stock density (50,000-500,000+ lbs/acre momentarily)
- •Very short grazing period (hours to 2-3 days maximum)
- •Long recovery period (30-90+ days depending on growth)
- •Move based on observation, not calendar
- •Leave 50%+ of forage behind (take half, leave half)
Infrastructure Needed
Portable electric fencing
Solar chargers
Portable water troughs
Permanent perimeter fencing
Laneway system
Benefits
- •Dramatic pasture improvement and species diversity
- •Soil carbon sequestration
- •Reduced need for hay and feed
- •Improved animal health and performance
- •Drought resilience