Producers are invited to take part in a free, practical workshop series focuses on supporting practical, whole‑farm system thinking to help reduce risk, protect ground cover and make better decisions with season variability. This is the fourth workshop in the Smart Decisions series focusing on the planning and tactics of Summer-Autumn production.

Summer/Autumn Planning & Tactics

• Review – How much feed do we need?
• What are the likely outcomes of the season
• Set the March pasture prediction
  • Set target, Autumn forecast, Plant Available Water & Temperature
• Measuring and assessing the current pasture (in paddock) – Dry ground cover measurements

Is production on track, surplus or shortfall?

• Tactical options:
  • Animal controlled loss of condition
  • Containment Feeding
  • Supplementation
    • Rations calculations/budgeting
    • Protein supplements
  • Setting paddocks up for the Autumn Break

Limited Spots Available Register via link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B5UEittvEH

It is recommended to have completed workshops 1-3 to gain comprehensive understanding of content.

When: Wednesday 18 November, 2026

Time: 9.00-3.30pm

Location: Modewarre Hall, 910 Cape Otway Rd, Modewarre

More information contact: Michelle McClure, SFS M:0488 600 692 or Murray Johns M: 0419 315 468

This Project is supported by FRRR, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.