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Grazing Fundamentals EDGE | Derby, WA
25 Oct 2024 08:00AM - 25 Oct 2024 04:00PM
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![Grass-fed Cattle](/Site.Resource/MLACorporate/images/Grass-fed Cattle.png)
![Sheep](/Site.Resource/MLACorporate/images/Sheep.png)
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Location: Derby, WA
Cost: $800pp* plus GST. Cost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes and Workbook as well as lunch, morning/afternoon tea.
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
Event flyer
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