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Grazing Fundamentals Workshop | Warkwick, Queensland

Grain-fed Cattle
Grass-fed Cattle
Sheep
Goat
08 Aug 2017 | 08:30 AM
7.5 hours
Price (incl of GST) 1 person: $165pp

The Grazing Fundamentals has been designed to give you a broad understanding of the components of the grazing production system and the core, scientifically-backed principles behind optimizing grazing land productivity. It looks at the local influences on pasture yield and quality and how seasonal planning and strategic management can be used to achieve land condition and animal production goals.

Grazing Fundamentals is part Meat & Livestock Australia’s EDGENetwork suite of accredited training workshops. Each participant will receive course notes and worksheets. Catering is also provided for participants.

What you will learn

  • Environmental regulators of pasture growth and quality
  • Local seasonal pasture growth patterns
  • Key decision dates for reviewing feed supply and stock numbers
  • How soil properties influence pasture growth
  • Land condition and how this impacts on carrying capacity
  • Principles behind successful grazing systems
  • How to account for different classes of grazing animals when assessing grazing pressure
  • What’s involved with forage budgeting.

To download the flyer click here.

Registration details

Registration:

Register securely online at www.trybooking.com/QZTK by Tuesday, 1st August 2017. Or contact Jill Alexander, M: 0427 764 897, E: jillalexander@bigpond.com

Café Jacqui, 8 Albion St, Warwick, Queensland

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