Advanced Pasture Cropping Co.

Profitable Regenerative Agriculture

Introduction to Pasture Cropping and No Kill Cropping

This course is delivered over 2 days (2-3 March 2010) by The Advanced Pasture Cropping Company and will be held at
“Gillinghall Cottage” Spicer’s Creek, via Wellington NSW.

What are Pasture Cropping and No Kill Cropping?

Pasture Cropping and No Kill Cropping are land management systems that involve the planting of an annual grain or
oilseed crop into an existing perennial pasture (native or introduced). The systems mimic the natural functionality of
grasslands, with the crop and grasses complementing each other.
Both systems provide opportunities for low risk cropping whilst maintaining and enhancing perennial pastures for
grazing livestock.

Who Should Attend?

Farmers and/or graziers who are passionate about regenerative and sustainable systems of farming.

Why Attend?
Both Pasture Cropping and No Kill Cropping are methods that are gaining in acceptance and adoption, both in
Australia and internationally. As land management techniques, they offer breakthroughs for both rehabilitation and
retention of grasslands across Australia, but only if they are implemented in the intended fashion. Unfortunately
much of the adoption has been less than ideal in both its
affects on natural assets and landholders.
This course offers interested land managers the
opportunity to gain an excellent understanding of the
principles and the correct application of these techniques
so they may properly implement them. It is also a
fantastic opportunity to meet other land managers in
your area interested in implementing these methods.
This course presents a unique opportunity to closely
inspect and discuss the appropriate equipment for
undertaking both Pasture Cropping and No Kill cropping
and to see the techniques used in the paddock.

Topics covered and program outline:

Over 2 days, through extensive discussion and a field visit,
participants will gain a thorough understanding of the
principles and techniques of both Pasture Cropping and No Kill Cropping, specifically covering the following topics;
The principles and foundations of Pasture Cropping and No Kill Cropping;
 grassland function
 grassland and grazing management
 soil health
Implementation;
 techniques and machinery
 agronomy and chemical use
 research
Environmental implications of the techniques
Course Presenters:
The course will be delivered by 2 of the following practitioners, all of whom are experienced presenters and trainers;
Col Seis (co-developer of Pasture Cropping),
Bruce Maynard (No Kill Cropping developer) and
Angus Maurice, experienced practitioner of both systems.

Both are Central West NSW farmers/graziers who have extensive practical experience in the implementation of these
techniques for both production and land rehabilitation purposes.

Provided to attendees:
Comprehensive course manual and supporting reference materials, including electronic version of financial
template.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both days.
In-field discussions of landscape function and the implementation of both systems.

Attendees will need to bring:

A pen.
Appropriate clothing, hat and footwear for a field visit on Day 1.

Registration:
Please complete the registration information for each participant and return either by email to
keelyk@mirrigation.com.au or fax to (02) 6962 0209. The full course program will be emailed to registered
participants prior to course commencement.
Costs, payment and funding available:
$550 (GST inclusive) per person, full payment prior to the commencement of the course is required.
Accommodation approx $80 per night – eligible for reimbursement through FarmReady.

This course is a FarmReady Approved Training Course (FRTC 0221) (National Course). This means that eligible
landholder participants may be reimbursed for the total cost of their attendance through the Federal Government’s
FarmReady Program. Go to www.farmready.gov.au for full guidelines and eligibility criteria.
Contact Danielle Bonnington (0402 211 657) or danielle@pasturecropping.com or www.farmready.gov.au for more
information and eligibility criteria.

For more information:

Danielle Bonnington
Course Coordinator, The Advanced Pasture Cropping Company
(0402) 211 657
danielle@pasturecropping.com
Or
Kerri-Anne Keely
(02) 69620200
keelyk@mirrigation.com.au

www.pasturecropping.com
www.nokillcropping.com

Bus travel from Griffith to and from the course will be funded by MI
Bus will leave MI Hanwood Business Centre (Research Station Road) at 2pm March 1, 2010.
Registration closes 4pm, February 17, 2010* (Via fax 02 69620209 or email keelyk@mirrigation.com.au).
* Course numbers are limited to first 20 participants.