Farming
A course by
Dairy Training
Short in-person micro-credential for current and future dairy farm managers and owners to master pasture and feed management for farm profitability and sustainability.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 12 locations
It will take a total of 4 weeks

Develop the ability to evaluate and interpret the components of pasture and feed to support profitable and sustainable dairy farming.

Learn to create and implement strategies and set targets for maximising pasture growth and effective utilisation.

Gain practical skills to use DairyNZ software and tools for monitoring and managing pasture and feed.
Feed for Profit provides New Zealand dairy farmers, 2ICs, and managers with hands-on skills in pasture and feed management to improve farm profitability and sustainability. Over four in-person workshops, participants learn to analyse pasture and feed, plan strategies for optimal growth and utilisation, use DairyNZ tools, and create effective feed budgets.
What you need to know first
Current knowledge of pasture plants, rotation lengths, residual targets, and cow intakes
Access to farm pasture and feed information

Dairy Farming
Agriculture

Dairy farm manager
2IC on a dairy farm
Self-employed dairy farmer
Farm owner with enhanced pasture management skills
Farming
A course by
Dairy Training
Short in-person micro-credential for current and future dairy farm managers and owners to master pasture and feed management for farm profitability and sustainability.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 12 locations
It will take a total of 4 weeks

Develop the ability to evaluate and interpret the components of pasture and feed to support profitable and sustainable dairy farming.

Learn to create and implement strategies and set targets for maximising pasture growth and effective utilisation.

Gain practical skills to use DairyNZ software and tools for monitoring and managing pasture and feed.
Feed for Profit provides New Zealand dairy farmers, 2ICs, and managers with hands-on skills in pasture and feed management to improve farm profitability and sustainability. Over four in-person workshops, participants learn to analyse pasture and feed, plan strategies for optimal growth and utilisation, use DairyNZ tools, and create effective feed budgets.
What you need to know first
Current knowledge of pasture plants, rotation lengths, residual targets, and cow intakes
Access to farm pasture and feed information

Dairy Farming
Agriculture

Dairy farm manager
2IC on a dairy farm
Self-employed dairy farmer
Farm owner with enhanced pasture management skills
Must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a NZ resident visa
Bring a laptop or device for course activities
Must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a NZ resident visa
Bring a laptop or device for course activities