Pasture and Feeding Fundamentals

In this course you'll learn to:

• Become familiar with farming terminology related to pasture and feeding.

• Recognise common pasture species and their growth stages.

• Understand the key principles of optimising pasture growth and utilisation across the seasons.

• Accurately estimate, measure, and record average pasture covers to build a feed wedge.

• Practise putting up secure electric fences, showing awareness of cow requirements.

• Understand feed management to avoid animal health risks.

Course details

Four in-person workshops held between milkings. Small class sizes with limited numbers.

Qualification: Earn the Fundamentals of Pasture Management and Feeding Dairy Cows Micro-credential (Level 3, 15 NZQA credits).

Course requirements

To be eligible for this course, you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a New Zealand resident or work visa that allows you to study in New Zealand.

You will be required to complete an assessment to demonstrate your learning.

You must bring a laptop (ideally) or device to course days to access course materials, editable documents, and assessments.