B+LNZ Basics of Feed Planning and Pasture Management Workshops

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Are you shepherding, new to farming or still can’t quite get your head around the basics of feed budgeting? This workshop is designed to help build your confidence around feed and pasture management. 

Join us for a practical session covering the fundamentals of matching feed supply with animal demand and making day-to-day feed decisions on farm. 

Topics to be covered on the day 

  • Factors that can affect pasture growth and pasture quality.
  • Measuring pasture quality and pasture mass.
  • Animal feed requirements.
  • Matching feed supply with animal demand.
  • Tools for pasture and feed management.
  • Feed budgeting with a simple feed budget calculator.

The day will be facilitated by Bex Warburton. 

Lunch will be provided

Registration

Registration is essential as numbers are limited for this workshop.

Workshop dates and locations

Venue Date Time Register
Waerenga-o-kuri Hall, 1722 Tiniroto Road, Gisborne 25 June 10am - 2pm
The Green Shed, 21 Ruahapia Road, RD10, Hastings 1 July 10am - 2pm