Beef producer Stephen Hill had never experienced a fire on his property at Mt Mittamatite near Corryong, so he didn't know how his paddocks would recover after the paddocks were engulfed in flames in December 2019.
"It all burnt, the whole lot, thoroughly burnt," Mr Hill said.
There's still evidence of the effects of the fire, but there's also an abundance of green on the ground and among the gum trees.
"This is 18 months on and the response of the native pastures is nothing but amazing really," Mr Hill said.
"I was surprised at just how well it has come back after the fire."
In a new video from Agriculture Victoria, Mr Hill talks about why he thinks his property has recovered so quickly
Agriculture Victoria's Research Scientist Meredith Mitchell explains native pasture recovery after fire and shows how to identify native grasses.
Agriculture Recovery Manager Kylie Macreadie said the video provided valuable insights into farm management after fire, with simple tips on how to identify native grasses.
"It's great to hear from a farmer who has first-hand experience of a fire on his property, matched with clear advice on what to look for in your paddock," Ms Macreadie said.
A second video features beef and sheep producer John Blair and Agriculture Victoria Land Management Extension Officer Ian Gamble, who share their insights and advice on pasture recovery after a fire.
Mr Blair remembers when a fire came through his property in December 2019 at Cudgewa in the Upper Murray so quickly he had little time to react.
"The fire came through just before midnight and burnt everything, 100 per cent of the place," Mr Blair said.
"The only thing we had left was the lawn."
He shares his insights into the effect of the fire, including the need to renovate pastures and manage weeds that are introduced through hay bought in to feed cattle and sheep.
Mr Gamble, and agronomist Graham Martin, talk abut pasture management, including identifying pasture species, weed control, fodder crops, ground cover management, soil testing and pasture species selection.
Watch the Manage Native Grasses after Fire video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctm6XDvTc48 and the Manage Pasture After Fire video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONv-PFK9qwE
For information on managing fire recovery, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/recoveryafterfire.
