Module two guided you in making better decisions, understanding new technology and genetics, and equipped you with tools to foster a positive team culture in your workplace.
The information below will support you in completing the pre work designed for the module to esnure you get the most out of the day. For complete details, refer to the pre-module email you received, or reach out to your extension manager for assistance.
Pre-work
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Your farm system
- PGG Forage options handbook (PDF, 55MB)
- Ensure you have completed the Gallup survey sent from the Agri-Women's Development Trust.
Module handouts
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Breeding value acronyms
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Better beef breeding
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Steps to finding the best bull for your farm
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Feed budgeting tutorial
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Genetics: other resources
Regional specific handouts
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South Island – PGG forage options handbook
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David Scobie: tail length slides
Keep learning
The information below will support you in finishing your homework after the module. For complete details, refer to the post-module email you received, or reach out to your extension manager for assistance.
- Download your own copy of the PGG forage options handbook.
- Download the Computing for Farmers workbook (PDF, 13MB) to deepen your Excel skills.
The following links will support you in continuing your learning and growing your skills:
- FeedSmart 2 (PDF, 4.8 MB)
- Feed Smart Users Guide (PDF, 1.81 MB)
- A guide to feed planning for sheep and beef farmers (PDF, 1.45 MB)
- Watch how to complete a beef bulls structural assessment (video).
- Discover genetics fit for your purpose with nProve.
- Complete the sheep genetics learning module to help you recognise the right rams for your ram team.