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Dr Jonathan McLachlan

Lecturer in Pasture Science and Grazing Management - School of Environmental and Rural Science

Phone: +61 6773 1279

Biography

Dr Jonathan McLachlan is a Lecturer in Pasture Science and Grazing Management at the University of New England. Jonathan’s research focuses on optimising the feedbase of temperate and tropical grazing systems. He has a particular interest in legume establishment and persistence, by understanding the agronomy and nutrition of mixed pasture swards. Jonathan teaches into a range of undergraduate units, in which he focuses on imparting a holistic understanding of grazing systems. Prior to being appointed as a lecturer, Jonathan completed a PhD in Pasture Production (the thesis was entitled ‘root trait importance for phosphorus acquisition efficiency in Trifolium subterraneum’) and was a Research Fellow in Pasture Nutrition (the project was entitled ‘phosphorus management and requirements of tropical legume pasture swards’)

Qualifications

Bachelor of Rural Science (Hons I)

PhD in Pasture Production (UNE)

Teaching Areas

Pasture adaptation, pasture identification, pasture agronomy/nutrition and grazing systems. Units taught include:

AGFN100 – Fundamentals of Agriculture
AGRO200 – Agricultural Plants: Adaptation and Physiology
AGSY300 – Grazing Systems
AGSY410 – Problem Solving in Farm Systems

Research Interests

Pasture agronomy and nutrition
Pasture legumes
Pasture sward dynamics
Pasture weeds
Plant/soil interactions
Root architecture and morphology

External Profiles

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.