Regional Workshops
Fencing, fawning and feed utilisation for better growth
When: Thursday 23 March
Where: Glen & Renee Harrex,103 St Bathans Downs Road, Omakau
Come and hear what the Central Otago Advance Party has been up to.
Programme
1:15pm Welcome and introduction to Greenvale Downs
1:30pm: Farm tour – 4WD utes – with stops across the property
3.30pm: Back in shed - Advance Party member presentations
4.00pm: Feedback and workshop on improving fawn survival
5:00pm: BBQ and refreshments
Topics for discussion:
Fawn survival targets
- Aim to improve fawn survival to sale from 88% to 92% See the results and how these were achieved over the past two seasons, including-
- Fencing improvements
- Better utilization of dryland areas
- Lower stocking density
- Reduced disruption
Utilisation of irrigated areas
- Spring growth and how it can be better utilised
Advance Party members’ changes
- Hear from other Advance Party members about their areas of improvement over the past two seasons
- Q&A opportunity
Regional Workshop details
Otago Advance Party
23 Mar 2017
Address:
Glen & Renee Harrex,103 St Bathans Downs Road, Omakau