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Prograze Plus - PROfarm course

Course details

Name:	Prograze Plus
Description:	This workshop series builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Prograze^TM, leading to the development of a whole farm fodder budget. This course is for sheep and cattle producers who have completed Prograze^TM.
Cost:	After NSW Government subsidy, $450 GST-free. Includes course manual and copy of computer software tool PRO Plus.
Course aims:	To improve the profitability and sustainability of beef and sheep farms through the development and implementation of property grazing plan.
Learning outcomes:	Develop strategic grazing management plans. Integrate pasture and livestock targets with whole farm plans for a sustainable grazing system. Use fodder budgeting to assess grazing plan. Use the computer-based software tool PRO Plus in developing and assessing grazing plans.
Length:	5 half day workshops (17 hours total) delivered over 9 months.
Course program/structure:	Day 1: Introduction to Prograze Plus Day 2: How to develop a grazing plan Day 3: Develop your own grazing plan with PRO Plus Day 4: Monitor and assess your grazing plan with PRO Plus Day 5: Evaluate your grazing plan and experience
Resources and method of delivery:	Participants will receive a course manual and a copy of the computer software tool PRO Plus. This course is delivered using both indoor and outdoor instruction.
Accreditation:	This course is mapped to the following national units of competency: RTE4104A - Develop livestock feeding plans RTE3114A - Implement feeding plans for livestock This course was developed with the financial assistance of Meat and Livestock Australia.

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