Knowing the right weight

Learn how portable in‑field scales help livestock producers track growth, pasture, emissions, and inputs and learn practical insights from farmers and experts.

Event details:

New in‑field weighing tech is giving livestock producers clearer, real‑time insight into how their animals and pastures are performing. Join Central Tablands Local Land Services for a relaxed session over coffee and hear directly from farmers who’ve used portable in‑paddock scales to sharpen their decision‑making and boost profitability.

You’ll hear how this technology helps producers:

• understand weight gain and pasture performance

• spot nutrition or water‑quality constraints early

• reduce emissions and inputs

• improve forecasting and carrying capacity.

Farmer insights:

• Gus and Anna Hickman will share how having accurate weaner weights at the right moment helped them consistently beat the market - often two B‑doubles ahead of everyone else.

• Andrew Dowd will talk about running an absentee cattle‑trading business using Optiweigh to lift profits and cut inputs. It’s a practical, farmer‑led look at tools that can genuinely grow your livestock business.

Additional details:

• Morning tea is provided

Contact: Casey Proctor, Senior Land Services Officer on 0429 110 072 or via email at: casey.proctor@lls.nsw.gov.au

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered by Central Tablelands Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.

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