WEANING 10 per cent more lambs per hectare, achieving 10pc more carcase weight and making sheep easier to manage are the focus of a new series of “must attend” sheep industry events for 2010.
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An initiative under the popular Making More From Sheep banner, the 2010 forum series is designed to build awareness of the significant opportunities to help producers bolster the performance of their sheep enterprise.
Meat & Livestock Australia research and adoption manager – sheep, Richard Apps, said despite the industry currently being in good shape, it must take every opportunity to improve productivity and ensure long-term sustainability.
“The theme of the events is ‘It’s ewe time’ - with the bulk of evidence and market intelligence indicating we need to make every ewe count,” Mr Apps said.
"Showcasing the latest in R&D findings to improve productivity and profitability, the forums will ensure producers can capture current and potential market opportunities."
Mr Apps said specialist speakers will focus on practical “take home and do tomorrow” information making the forums a critical event on this year’s calendar.
Among the suite of practical information for sheep and lamb producers, topics featured at the forums include:
- The new ewe
- Weaning more lambs
- Healthy and contented sheep
- Making sheep easier to manage
- Turning pasture into product
- Profitable finishing systems
- Aussie lamb – the world’s best
- Planning for success
The Making More From Sheep 2010 Forums are full day events and will be held through July and August at the following key regional centres:
- Tuesday 13 July: Dubbo, NSW at the RSL Club
- Thursday 15 July: Goondiwindi, QLD at the RSL Memorial Club
- Tuesday 27 July: Wagga Wagga, NSW at the Country Comfort Motel
- Thursday 29 July: Carrick, TAS at the Ag Fest Function Centre
- Wednesday 18 August: Clare, SA at the Golf Club
- Tuesday 24 August: Hamilton, VIC at the Showground Function Centre
- Thursday 26 August: Naracoorte, SA at the Town Hall
To book a seat at your closest forum call MLA on 1800 675 717.
For more information on The Making More from Sheep 2010 Forums go to www.makingmorefromsheep.com.au
