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Grazing Fundamentals EDGE | Mt Magnet, WA

18 Nov – 18 Nov 2025 | 08:30 AM
Mount Magnet WA, Australia
Grain-fed Cattle
Grass-fed Cattle
Sheep
Goat
Lamb
$850 + GST. Southern Rangelands Pastoral Alliance (SPRA), through the B2LP project, will pay 50% subsidy for a maximum of 10 participants (producers to be approved by SRPA). Cost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes and Workbook as well as lunch, morning/afternoon tea. Registrations close 2 November 2025.
Richard Marver (Contour Consulting) and Deb Scammell (Talking Livestock).

The Grazing fundamentals EDGE workshop gives you a broad understanding of the components of the grazing production system and the core, scientifically-backed principles behind optimising grazing land productivity.


Attending this workshop will help you better understand:

  • the soils and plants in your area
  • connections between land condition, pasture growth and animal production
  • the importance of ground cover and soil moisture
  • how to allow for climate variability when planning
  • the process and components involved in forage budgeting
  • the different grazing systems available.

What you will learn:

  • what influences pasture growth and quality
  • local seasonal pasture growth patterns and key decision dates
  • how soil properties influence pasture growth
  • how grazing affects pasture plants, their productivity and growth
  • how to assess land condition and how this impacts carrying capacity
  • when and how to use pasture spelling
  • principles behind successful grazing systems
  • how to account for different classes of animals when assessing grazing pressure
  • what’s involved with forage budgeting and calculating carrying capacity.

Registration details

Book online at https://www.trybooking.com/DFOBU or contact Jenna Hyatt on M: 0419 944 941 or E: jenna@contourconsulting.net.au.  

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