Introduction to the Fundamentals of Grazing
David McLean outlines the key principles and fundamentals of grazing.
Course curriculum
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Course FAQs
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Introducing your instructor
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First up - get your audio sorted
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Working your way around the screen, chapters and lessons
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How to make the most of your learning
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Some Important Information
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Start with the end in mind
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Introducing Principles
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Overview of RCS’ Six Principles of Regenerative Grazing
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Principle 1. Plan, monitor and manage
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Ecological Renewal Examples
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Principle 2. Plants Need Adequate Rest
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The Three Phases of Plant Growth
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Principle 3. Match Stocking rate to Carrying Capacity
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Principle 4. Manage Livestock Effectively
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Principle 5. Maximum Density for Minimum Time
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Principle 6. Manage for Biodiversity
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Diversity - The Jena Experiment
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The WHY Behind a Grazing Plan
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When should you recalculate graze periods?
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Where is your head at now?
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Next Steps in Your Learning
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How did we go with this course?
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About this course
- Free
- 23 lessons
- 0.5 hours of video content
Course Reviews
Yep, good.
Rosina Suter
It was great. Informative and to the point. Not too much fluff but just enough content to reassure me that these courses are worth doing in the future.
It was great. Informative and to the point. Not too much fluff but just enough content to reassure me that these courses are worth doing in the future.
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Andrew Taylor
I thought it was a really valuable introduction to highlight the importance of diversity in farming systems and how diversity leads to increased fertility, r...
Read MoreI thought it was a really valuable introduction to highlight the importance of diversity in farming systems and how diversity leads to increased fertility, resilience and production. Of course, this is just the start and knowing how to increase diversity is the key.
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Nicky Whitehouse
Very well delivered, great videos, loved it. Thank you
Very well delivered, great videos, loved it. Thank you
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