Preparing for dry times with drought-resilient land management strategies is essential to maintaining productivity and viability of your farming business.
As part of the Saving Our Soils During Drought program, NSW Local Land Services is offering a series of webinars for livestock producers to assist with decision making and management of their livestock through dry times.
Livestock market update with Simon Quilty
Wednesday 18 October, 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
With livestock prices continuing to free fall, Simon will share his analysis on possible impacts the dry forecast will have on supply and demand, and future recovery in the global market.
Register to attend.
Do I keep and feed or sell in a falling market?
Wednesday 25 October, 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
One of the most difficult decisions in dry times is making a call on what stock you sell and what stock you retain and feed. Phil Graham will outline factors to consider when developing a destocking strategy for sheep and cattle operations, and their associated impacts on livestock numbers and cash flow in the short to medium term.
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Feeding sheep in dry times
Wednesday 1 November, 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
Sheep consultant Geoff Duddy will discuss the key principles of managing sheep during dry times, including types of feed and feeding methods, designing rations to meet livestock requirements while minimising costs, and monitoring animal health.
Register to attend.
Feeding cattle in dry times
Wednesday 8 November, 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
Beef cattle consultant Jeff House will discuss the key principles of managing cattle during dry times, including types of feed and feeding methods, designing rations to meet livestock requirements while minimising costs, and monitoring animal health.
Register to attend.
