Productive Pastures

PRODUCTIVE PASTURES

How well are your pastures performing? 

To find out more about your pastures come along to a practical workshop with guest presenter Lisa Warn. You will learn how to assess the current state of your pastures so you can decide what action to take in order to optimise pasture growth, quality, biodiversity and sustainability.

Lisa is an agricultural consultant and researcher with a long history of working in the grazing industries. Lisa has conducted research investigating soil constraints, conventional and alternative fertilisers, grazing management and pasture persistence. Lisa was a co-developer of the SE Australia Pasture Paramedic tool.

THIS WORKSHOP WILL HELP YOU:

• Objectively assess the current state of your pastures using MLA’s Pasture Paramedic and other tools (for pasture species ID, composition, ground cover etc).
• Identify constraints to pasture growth, feed quality and utilisation.
• Assess pasture performance using tools/apps to record livestock movements.
• Decide if any action is required to improve the pasture & where to get the best return on investment -Manipulate or Renovate?
• Use grazing management to improve productivity & persistence of pastures and reduce weeds.
• Reduce your cost of production by more targeted use of fertilisers, reduced use of herbicides & reduced need
  for re-sowing.

This one day workshop is a mix of technical information, on-farm practical exercises and group discussion. 

WHERE: 140 Meehan Lane, Osbornes Flat (10am-12:30pm). Lunch and afternoon session at Osbornes Flat Hall (12:30-2:30pm)

WHEN: 9:45am for a 10am start.

 Places are limited so book your ticket today!

• Lunch will be provided
  
• Physical Fitness level required: EASY ( Walking/standing for a period of 2 hours or more required)
• Biosecurity: There will be a biosecurity foot-wash on site. We ask all attendees to please make sure their footwear and vehicles are free from any weed seeds and pathogens before entering the property.

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear sturdy, enclosed shoes and weather appropriate clothing, sun protection, and a raincoat or umbrella in case of showers
• If you are unwell on the day please remain at home in consideration of the health of others

While we are able to cater for gluten-free and vegetarian options at our events it is difficult to cater for every dietary requirement due to our limited funding. If you have dietary requirements outside of these two options please bring your own food and drink. 

For further information or queries contact Chontelle (KCLG Project Officer)

•  chontelle@kclg.org.au   ~  0491 624 943

RESOURCES

What is the Pasture Paramedic tool?

Feeding Livestock

Pasture assessment tools

Productive Pastures is supported by the Victorian Government through the Connecting Communities with Biodiversity in the Kiewa River Catchment Project. 

This activity is funded by Agriculture Victoria and Meat & Livestock Australia – supporting Victorian producers measure, monitor and manage key profit drivers and risks to improve their business performance.

Privacy

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