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AGRIStrategies does not directly initiate or recruit participants. Training courses are delivered in partnership with organizations such as Landcare, Govt agencies and private grower groups. The courses outlined below are a few examples of training that we can deliver. We can also provide customized training. Contact us to discuss your needs.

 

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training OPTIONS

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1.  GROW - PASTURES & PROFIT

 

Participants develop plans for their farm or a case study farm:

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• What are the realistic options for your farm?

• Lime, fertilizer and soil health.

• Pasture improvement; the best plan for your farm.

• Feed planning / budgeting, stocking rates and drought planning considerations.

• What role for forage cropping?

• Profitability - Financial management principles, analysis & monitoring.

 

 

2.  PROFITABLE GRAZING CROPS

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Explore the role of dual purpose cropping in grazing systems.

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• Could grazing crops have a fit in your farming operation? 

• Which crops?  Climate, soil types, enterprise needs, skills & equipment.

• Agronomy for high production crops. Getting it right?

• Crops & livestock factors: Growth, health, nutrition, feed quality & utilization.

• Hay/silage, or grain harvest: Are they an option on your farm?

• Profitability - How do results and budgets compare? 

 

 

3.   WEED CONTROL - Serrated Tussock

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Participants develop plans on the following:

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• Maximizing results for least cost and effort.

• Effective use of Glyphosate and Flupropanate.

• Understanding herbicide resistance.

• Benefits of a staged 'zone' approach.

• The role of grazing crops and competitive pastures.

• Develop a 5 year management plan.

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4.  SUCCESSFUL SOIL TESTING

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Participants develop plans for their farm or a case study farm:

 

Content: 

• Understanding soil testing.

• The importance of representative soil samples.

• Interpretation of soil test results.

• Choosing fertilizers and soil amendments. 

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5.  SUCCESSFUL SOIL MANAGEMENT

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Participants develop plans for their farm or a case study farm:

 

Content:

• Common terms.

• Soil texture and structure

• Soil organic matter and carbon

• Soil water holding capacity

• Soil types, land use classification and management zones.

• Management zones as a guide to farm productivity planning.

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6.  An Introduction to FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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Participants develop plans for their farm and / or a case study farm:

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       Setting the foundations: 

• Common farm business management terms.

• The annual farm business planning cycle.

• Farm management Vs Taxation Vs Finance planning. 
  Planning the business:

• Enterprises selection.

• Evaluating farm improvements.

• Identifying and managing risks.

• Finance. What level of debt is OK? 
  Managing business operations:

• Controlling variable and overhead costs.

• Keeping track of the numbers.

• Marketing Vs selling your produce.
  Reviewing business performance

• Setting and reviewing performance measures.

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