Keen to sharpen your feed‑budgeting skills or get a better handle on assessing pasture and crop quality heading into winter?
This fit‑for‑purpose FeedSmart workshop is designed for young farmers and anyone wanting to refresh their practical know‑how. You will learn from people with real‑world experience while connecting with others and growing your support network.
This hands‑on session focuses on simple, back‑of‑the‑envelope feed planning you can work out over smoko, no fancy software needed. Just pen, paper, a calculator, and practical tools you can use straight away. We will also explore handy apps to make life easier on farm.
Key takeaways will consist of how to calculate feed demand based on stock class and feed needs, assess feed supply and priorities, and understand the levers you can pull to stay on track through winter.
Topics covered
- Practical, back‑of‑the‑envelope feed budgeting.
- Understanding pasture growth curves and matching feed quality to stock class.
- Assessing feed supply, priorities, options, and winter levers.
- Practical and economic benefits of getting the basics right.
- Using a plate meter and visual pasture assessment.
- Scenario‑based decision making.
- Handy tools and apps.
Join us for an interactive workshop, finishing with refreshments at the Cave Arms Tavern.
Registration
Registration is essential for catering purposes.