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Grazing fundamentals EDGE workshop | Brisbane, Queensland

Grain-fed Cattle
Grass-fed Cattle
Sheep
Goat
06 Feb 2019 | 08:30 AM
1 day
$825 incl GST

Grazing fundamentals EDGE is a  workshop designed to give you a broad understanding of the components of the grazing production systems and the core, scientifically-backed principles behind optimising grazing land productivity.

What you will learn:

  • environmental regulators of pasture growth and quality
  • 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 on carrying capacity
  • know 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.

Attending this workshop will help you to:

  • understand what conditions drive pasture growth and how you can use strategic grazing management to improve pasture productivity
  • evaluate the productive potential of a property and identify opportunities for improvement
  • better align herd management with seasonal changes in pasture condition
  • understand key considerations when designing paddock and property layout.

Presenters: Jill Alexander (Applied Ag) and Col Paton (Ecorich Grazing) 

Download the flyer here.

Registration details

Cost includes workshop, a comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook and all catering.

Registration: 

Register online here or contact : Jill Alexander, Applied Ag M: 0427 764 897, E: jillalexander@bigpond.com 

Earlybird discount: Bookings made by 24/12/18 are eligible for a 5% discount. Use the discount code GRAZING when booking online.

George Williams Hotel, 317 - 325 George St, Brisbane

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