University of Tasmania, Australia

Grazing management field day

NRM South is presenting a FREE field day on planned grazing trials and grazing management in vineyards.

Morning session 10am-1.30pm:

Meet owner Tony Scherer and the trial team working to improve grazing management and build soil health through a planned grazing technique. Graeme Hand (Stipa Native Grasses Association) will explain trial set-up and Dr Kerry Bridle (Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture) will discuss soil carbon results to date. The formation of a Community of Practice for planned grazing will also be discussed.

Afternoon session 1.30pm-4pm: Understanding animal behaviour in grazing systems with special guest speaker Prof Fred Provenza (Utah State University; biography over page). Prof Provenza will provide an overview of animal behaviour and how to use grazing for inter-row management in vineyards and other perennial crops.

Tuesday 16th April; 9.45 for 10.00am start – 4pm Morning/afternoon teas & lunch included

“Frogmore Creek” 445 Brinktop Rd, Penna

Registration: (03) 6221 6111 or email: admin@nrmsouth.org.au
Please RSVP by Fri 12th April (for catering)
For more information contact Biodiversity Coordinator, Magali Wright on 6221 6142