TOPFODDER - Making top quality Silage & Hay

31 Mar 2011 - 08 Apr 2011

When: Friday 31st March, Friday 1st April and 8th April, 2011

Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm

Where: The Savoy Club, Myrtleford

Pasture and Fodder Conservation Specialist Frank Mickan from DPI, Victoria, will facilitate the 3 day workshop This TOPFODDER workshop is suitable for farmers, contractors and anyone interested in knowing more about the techniques required to make top quality silage and effectively meet the feed requirements of livestock.

The cost per participant will be $375 (for those eligible for government subsidy or $500 full cost) and includes a comprehensive manual, speaker’s notes, morning/ afternoon tea and lunch each day.

The workshop will include:

  • Why make silage?
  • Harvesting equipment, techniques and timing;
  • Crops suitable for making silage; Storage options; Moisture management;
  • Meeting livestock feed requirements;
  • Yield and quality measurements and Productivity return and profitability.
If you are interested in attending this 3 day TOPFODDER workshop please send your details to Kerry Murphy or Gary Baxter at TAFCO Rural Supplies P.O. Box 277 Myrtleford. 3737 Fax: 03- 57521827 no later than Friday 25 th March 2011 Workshop fees can be paid to GOTAFE or charged to a TAFCO account.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE Friday 25th March – details in Attached file

Any queries phone Kerry or Gary at TAFCO on 03-57521800

 

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