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Grazing Fundamentals EDGE | Roma, Qld

Roma, Qld
Grain-fed Cattle
Grass-fed Cattle
Sheep
Goat
Lamb
27 Nov 2024 | 08:30 AM
1 day
Subsidised rate of $140pp* inc GST per person (usually $935pp). * Subsidy provided by Natural Resources Recovery Program. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT'S NATURAL RESOURCES RECOVERY PROGRAM. This support aims to further reduce ticket costs for farmers and landholders, making it more accessible for them to attend this important and final workshop of the year. 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

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

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