Practical Pasture Advice & Contracting Services
From understanding your soil and planning a pasture renewal to drilling, baling and seasonal paddock work, Lifestyle Pastures provides practical support from advice through to implementation.
Our Services
Every property is different. We tailor our advice and contracting work to your paddocks, livestock, goals and budget across West Melton, Selwyn and wider Canterbury.
Pasture & Soil Advice
Clear, independent recommendations to help you make better paddock decisions.
Good pasture management starts with understanding the soil, the existing pasture and what you want the paddock to achieve. We can help identify the likely constraints and turn soil-test results and paddock observations into a practical plan.
- Soil sampling and laboratory testing
- Soil-test interpretation
- Nutrient and fertiliser recommendations
- Pasture condition and species assessment
- Pasture and forage species selection
- Renewal planning and establishment advice
- Weed-pressure assessment and management options
- Ongoing pasture-management decisions
Please note: Lifestyle Pastures provides soil, nutrient and fertiliser recommendations but does not offer fertiliser spreading.
Pasture Renewal
Turn tired, weedy or underperforming paddocks back into productive pasture. We can assess the existing paddock and help plan the renewal process from initial preparation through to establishment.
- Existing-pasture and weed assessment
- Renewal timing and preparation planning
- Species and cultivar selection
- Seed-mix and establishment recommendations
- Coordination of drilling and follow-up management
Direct Drilling & Seeding
Establish new pasture and forage crops efficiently with minimal soil disturbance. Direct drilling can reduce cultivation, retain soil structure and place seed accurately when paddock conditions are suitable.
- Pasture grasses and clovers
- Forage crops and other suitable species
- Advice on seed selection, sowing rates and timing
- Accurate drilling into prepared paddocks
- Support with establishment planning
Hay & Baleage
Reliable hay and baleage services for lifestyle blocks and farms, with practical attention to crop condition, weather and timing.
- Mowing, raking and baling
- Hay production
- Medium square baleage
- Round baleage
- Options suited to smaller and larger properties
Paddock Maintenance
Keep paddocks productive, tidy and manageable with seasonal maintenance suited to the condition of your pasture and how the property is used.
- Topping and pasture control
- Seasonal paddock maintenance
- Managing rank or uneven growth
- Practical advice on pasture condition and next steps
Tractor & Contracting Work
Tractor and machinery services are available for a range of agricultural and rural property-maintenance jobs. Tell us what you need done, the property location and approximate area, and we’ll confirm whether we have the right equipment for the work.
Not sure what your paddock needs?
Start with a conversation. We can discuss the paddock, your goals and the most practical next step.