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Grass, Science & Farming

Evergraze Farm Walk - Profitable Sheep Systems for Now & the Future

blogEntryTopperCalendar 8 December 2011
When:
Thursday 8th December, 2011
Where:
Gary McLarty's Property
“Woodsomlea” (look for the signs to the paddock on the right) after 1690 Northwood Road, Seymour
Then onto Ken Hall Pavilion - Seymour Showgrounds
Time:
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm (dinner provided)
Contact:
Please RSVP Jane Court, DPI Seymour
by Tuesday 6th December 2011.
Phone: 03 5735 4351
Mobile: 0427 200 451
Cost:
$10 per head
What:
EverGraze site – Gary McLarty, producer & Lisa Warn, Mackinnon
  • Pasture species & variety selection
  • Pasture establishment, time of sowing & management
Sheep production systems – Jane Court, DPI Vic
  • Impact of future climate & variability on management and system
  • Sheep enterprise; store lambs vs finish lambs; can lucerne increase options?
Joining Merino ewes as lambs – James Whale, MS&A
  • Is it possible and profitable?