AGRI408 – Pasture Production Methods and Feeding Plans
Module code
AGRI408
Module title
Pasture Production Methods and Feeding Plans
Prescription
This module is intended for people who are working in a pastoral livestock production system and recognises the skills and knowledge necessary to take responsibility for implementing a livestock pastoral feeding plan in a farming workplace.
Programmes
- SX1605
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
20
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 200
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of pasture production methods used to feed livestock.
Implement a pastoral livestock feeding plan. - Content
- -Managing pasture to maximise feed quantity and quality.
-Pasture maintenance and renovation.
-Geed crops in a pastoral system.
-Calculating daily and weekly feed allowances according to feeding plan requirements.
-Monitoring and reporting on pasture quality and quantity and livestock body condition.
-Adapting feeding practices based on measurements of pasture quantity and estimates of pasture quality.
-Optimising quantity, quality and utilisation of pasture to ensure soil and pasture sustainability. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Face to face delivery, including lectures, workshops, and tutorials and small group sessions, either on site or through methods such as interactive video conferencing. Flexible and blended delivery modes will be used which best meet the requirements of the learner and the learning outcomes.
- Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence 100
