Grazing Fundamentals EDGE | Roma, Qld
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
Cost includes: a comprehensive set of Workshop Notes and Workbook as well as lunch, morning/afternoon tea.
Registration details
For more information contact Jill Alexander – M: 0427 764 897, E: jillalexander@bigpond.com