How expensive is Oldman saltbush?
Oldman saltbush is the most cost effective fodder insurance a grazing property can have. Every hectare established will fully pay for itself in three to four years. If you do have drought years and feed becomes more costly, you can actually pay for it after one grazing. Every grazing after your payback period comes virtually at no cost as there is very minimal ongoing maintenance expenditure for the plant. It will be around for many, many decades. Since the use of seedlings is the only viable way to establish this plant it does cost more to establish than traditional grass pastures. This point can became a concern to some people who are more accustomed to more short-term grazing projects. It always needs to be remembered that Oldman saltbush offers a lot more benefits than what grass pastures can do on their own.
