BAG212 Pasture Management
The Educational Academy: global online /distance learning college
Duration: 100 Hours
£299
(Plus exam fees)
Detailed information
| Duration: | 100 Hours |
|---|---|
| Price: | £299 (Plus exam fees) |
| Type: | Courses |
| Method: | Online |
| Accreditation: | Statement of Attainment |
| Prepares for: | The general nature of this lesson may look at issues involved in pasture management for livestock enterprises, please bear in mind that similar principles apply to selecting plant varieties for land restoration purposes. |
| Geared towards: | This comprehensive course investigates different pasture types, the structure, growth and development of grasses, grass identification, the establishment of new pastures, the importance of legumes in pastures, selection of pasture types, seed mix, management of existing pastures, native grasslands, weed control, limiting factors, managing stock on pasture, management works. Whether you are managing a farm, or simply engaged in some farm support enterprise; this course can provide a strong foundation for better understanding and application of pasture management, no matter where you live in the world. |
| Requirements: | None |
| Internship: | Not applicable |
| Students per class: | 1 |
Do you need further information?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course program
Pasture management for livestock production, environmental sustainability, and land rehabilitation Pastures are critical to many types of farms. The need to establish and maintain pastures is governed by the end result. Historically, the focus of pasture management has been on improving livestock production. In recent times there has been an increased focus on management for environmental sustainability and land restoration.
Aims
Determine criteria for selecting appropriate varieties of plants for a pasture.
Identify characteristics of a pasture plant which are relevant to both making an identification, and to considering its value as a pasture species.
Evaluate the potential of given sites for pasture development programs
Explain the procedures used in managing the establishment of pasture.
Explain the techniques used in managing pasture which is already been established
Assess the commercial and nutritional value of pasture species in the context of farm animal feed, and determine appropriate ways of managing stock.
Develop an appropriate work program for the management of a pasture by a farmer
What You Will Do
Prepare a catalogued resource collection of 30 items including pamphlets, brochures and contact addresses for information relevant to pasture varieties.
List factors that affect the choice of seed mix for a pasture.
Categorise 5 different pasture seed mixes according to application, detailing the components of each mix together, commenting on appropriate applications for that mix in your locality.
Explain the benefits of seed coating for pasture establishment.
Label parts of a grass plants on unlabelled diagrams
Distinguish between 4 different clover and medic species using illustrations
List 20 different pasture plant varieties suited to your locality, including:
grasses
legumes
other fodder plants
Identify 10 different species of plants growing in an established pasture in your locality, by labelling a pressed specimen of each.
Submit proof of seeds you identified
What type of pasture is inoculated, and why?
Give and explain one example of why a dairy cow might perform differently when grazed on different types of pasture species?
Compare samples of 5 different pasture seed mixes.
List three pasture species which would be appropriate to grow in each of the following situations:
Dairy cattle on fertile, moist soil in your locality.
Beef steers on poorer soils in your region.
Horses for a horse riding school in your locality.
List factors affecting the suitability of a site for pasture.
Assess climatic and edaphic data for a specific pasture site, including:
rainfall
temperature
topography
soil type
Compare the appropriateness of 3 different soil cultivation techniques for pasture establishment on a specified site in your locality.
Explain weed control methods during pasture establishment on a specified site.
Explain grazing practices appropriate to new pasture on a specified site.
Establish production targets for a specified pasture, explaining how those targets are determined.
Select suitable machinery for pasture management including establishment and harvest, explaining the selection.
Explain the steps involved in preparation of a specified area land for sowing pasture.
Write a plan for the establishment of new pasture on a specified site, which lists all important tasks in chronological order.
Explain factors causing change in the nature of established pasture.
Compare improved pasture with native pasture, with respect to:
species present
weeds
maintenance requirements
List characteristics of different types of pasture, including:
sweet
sour
mixed
Determine sustainable stocking rates of a specified type of animal for 3 different pastures. Specify the pastures and the animals.
Analyse the food value of 2 different pastures.
Compare the grazing behaviour of 3 different farm animals.
Define the concept of palatability of a specific pasture
Determine grazing capacity of a specified paddock.
Specify the crop and all other variables.
Evaluate the production performance of two different specified pastures over a 3 year period.
Identify 5 different weeds that are significant problems in pasture
Explain 2 methods of weed control in a specific established pasture.
Explain the affect of fire on a specific pasture.
Explain the affect of different soil management practices on pasture, including:
fertilising
pest control
watering
cultivation
fallowing
Quantify materials and supply requirements for pasture management.
List facilities required for the handling and storage of materials and supplies.
List minimum machinery required for the management of a specified site.
Develop management plan for pasture in a specified situation, including a program of tasks to be carried out over a 12 month period.
Explain industry research techniques and develop a conclusion.
Aims
Determine criteria for selecting appropriate varieties of plants for a pasture.
Identify characteristics of a pasture plant which are relevant to both making an identification, and to considering its value as a pasture species.
Evaluate the potential of given sites for pasture development programs
Explain the procedures used in managing the establishment of pasture.
Explain the techniques used in managing pasture which is already been established
Assess the commercial and nutritional value of pasture species in the context of farm animal feed, and determine appropriate ways of managing stock.
Develop an appropriate work program for the management of a pasture by a farmer
What You Will Do
Prepare a catalogued resource collection of 30 items including pamphlets, brochures and contact addresses for information relevant to pasture varieties.
List factors that affect the choice of seed mix for a pasture.
Categorise 5 different pasture seed mixes according to application, detailing the components of each mix together, commenting on appropriate applications for that mix in your locality.
Explain the benefits of seed coating for pasture establishment.
Label parts of a grass plants on unlabelled diagrams
Distinguish between 4 different clover and medic species using illustrations
List 20 different pasture plant varieties suited to your locality, including:
grasses
legumes
other fodder plants
Identify 10 different species of plants growing in an established pasture in your locality, by labelling a pressed specimen of each.
Submit proof of seeds you identified
What type of pasture is inoculated, and why?
Give and explain one example of why a dairy cow might perform differently when grazed on different types of pasture species?
Compare samples of 5 different pasture seed mixes.
List three pasture species which would be appropriate to grow in each of the following situations:
Dairy cattle on fertile, moist soil in your locality.
Beef steers on poorer soils in your region.
Horses for a horse riding school in your locality.
List factors affecting the suitability of a site for pasture.
Assess climatic and edaphic data for a specific pasture site, including:
rainfall
temperature
topography
soil type
Compare the appropriateness of 3 different soil cultivation techniques for pasture establishment on a specified site in your locality.
Explain weed control methods during pasture establishment on a specified site.
Explain grazing practices appropriate to new pasture on a specified site.
Establish production targets for a specified pasture, explaining how those targets are determined.
Select suitable machinery for pasture management including establishment and harvest, explaining the selection.
Explain the steps involved in preparation of a specified area land for sowing pasture.
Write a plan for the establishment of new pasture on a specified site, which lists all important tasks in chronological order.
Explain factors causing change in the nature of established pasture.
Compare improved pasture with native pasture, with respect to:
species present
weeds
maintenance requirements
List characteristics of different types of pasture, including:
sweet
sour
mixed
Determine sustainable stocking rates of a specified type of animal for 3 different pastures. Specify the pastures and the animals.
Analyse the food value of 2 different pastures.
Compare the grazing behaviour of 3 different farm animals.
Define the concept of palatability of a specific pasture
Determine grazing capacity of a specified paddock.
Specify the crop and all other variables.
Evaluate the production performance of two different specified pastures over a 3 year period.
Identify 5 different weeds that are significant problems in pasture
Explain 2 methods of weed control in a specific established pasture.
Explain the affect of fire on a specific pasture.
Explain the affect of different soil management practices on pasture, including:
fertilising
pest control
watering
cultivation
fallowing
Quantify materials and supply requirements for pasture management.
List facilities required for the handling and storage of materials and supplies.
List minimum machinery required for the management of a specified site.
Develop management plan for pasture in a specified situation, including a program of tasks to be carried out over a 12 month period.
Explain industry research techniques and develop a conclusion.
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
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The aim of the Educational Academy is to offer relevant, cost& time effective development programmes using a range of flexible delivery methods.
The courses are designed to grow individuals, both personally and professionally, to equip them for a fulfilling life and career.
The Educational Academy was the brainchild of Dr James Macaskill born from many years experience as an academic leader, researcher and consultant within the UK and globally.
In the current and future economic, technological and social environment it has become evident that personal development has become the key to both individual and global survival and growth.
Therefore it is imperative that the advantages offered by the digital age should be utilized to meet those needs in a flexible, relevant and cost effective way.
The Educational Academy meets that challenge.
The aim of the Educational Academy is to offer relevant, cost& time effective development programmes using a range of flexible delivery methods.
The courses are designed to grow individuals, both personally and professionally, to equip them for a fulfilling life and career.
The Educational Academy was the brainchild of Dr James Macaskill born from many years experience as an academic leader, researcher and consultant within the UK and globally.
In the current and future economic, technological and social environment it has become evident that personal development has become the key to both individual and global survival and growth.
Therefore it is imperative that the advantages offered by the digital age should be utilized to meet those needs in a flexible, relevant and cost effective way.
The Educational Academy meets that challenge.