Brought to you by Hunter Local Land Services
Hunter Local Land Services are running a series of FREE workshops covering a range of topics related to farm planning and management. The workshops will be presented by Judi Earl and Lewis Kahn from AIMS Ag – Agriculture Information and Monitoring Services.
Day 1 – Wednesday 27 May
Plant growth & pasture dynamics
- Includes factors which influence plant and pasture growth rates.
- Understanding issues relating to plant competition
- How to maximise pasture growth rates through grazing management
Water use efficiency
- How to make the best use of rain where if falls when it falls
- How much pasture do you produce per mm of rain
- What factors influence the effective use of water by pastures
- What effect does grazing management have on water use efficiency
Soil & soil nutrients
- How to interpret soil test to objectively assess soil fertility issues
- The role of soil biology in nutrient cycling
- What effect does grazing management have on soil health and condition
Day 2 – Thursday 28 May
Cost effective feeding strategies
- Five principles of feeding ruminants
- Includes description of commonly used terms
- The impact of pasture quality and quantity on feed intake and productivity
- Which supplements to feed and when
Feed Budgeting
- Calculating pasture growth rate
- Develop benchmarks for pasture growth and stocking rates
- Assessing animal feed requirements
- Matching pastures to animal requirements
- How to prepare a feed budget to assist in forward planning your grazing management
In the Paddock
Visit a local property: Monitoring and assessing pasture growth and condition.
Day 3 – Wednesday 10 June
Develop a grazing plan for your own property and livestock for the coming season
- How many animals can be sustainably carried over winter
- When to move livestock between paddocks
- Can you use pasture more effectively with more paddocks
- Using the grazing plan to inform paddock planning
Day 4 – Thursday 11 June
Develop a paddock layout plan for your land
- Identify different soil types
- Identify more productive areas of your property
- Land capability considerations for paddock layout design
- Other issues to consider
- Practical tips for permanent and temporary fencing
- Practical tips for water infrastructure
- Costing and prioritising development
In the Paddock
Visit a local property: Implementing a fencing and water infrastructure development program.
Bookings
This four day course is free, however numbers are limited. To book your spot contact:
Debbie Delaney 02 6591 7378
debbi.Delaney@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au
Or
Michael Barberie 02 6551 89 94
Michael.barberie@lls.nsw.gov.au
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