‘Making More From Sheep’ relaunched
Are you a youngster interested in learning about the key profit drivers in a sheep and wool enterprise? Or maybe you’ve been in the industry for a while and would like a refresher on some key management practices? If so, take a look at the revamped Making More From Sheep online information package.
Making More From Sheep (MMFS) is a free, best practice package of information and management tools for Australian sheep and wool producers.
Developed with input from leading sheep producers and technical experts, MMFS was originally launched by AWI and MLA in 2008 and quickly became one of the sheep industry’s most recognisable and key sources of information.
AWI and MLA has continued their investment in its development. The handy education package has recently had a complete review and been updated to include the latest sheep industry research, tools and information on husbandry and management. It also includes fact sheets, videos, podcasts, presentations, conference recordings and more.
The updated MMFS website was relaunched last month.
The 12 Modules are the backbone of MMFS and cover all aspects of sheep and wool production making it a valuable go-to guide:
- Plan for success
- Market focused wool production
- Market focused lamb and sheepmeat production
- Capable and confident people
- Protect your farm’s natural assets
- Healthy soils
- Grow more pasture
- Turn pasture into product
- Boost business with breeding
- Wean more lambs
- Healthy and contented sheep
- Efficient pastoral production
The Modules can be used as a standalone resource for producers to look for information on something specific or they can use the complete MMFS as a manual-style education program.
In addition, a Making More From Sheep eLearning course has been developed which is available on AWI’s online Woolmark Learning Centre platform at www.woolmarklearningcentre.com.
“The MMFS package of resources, generated from years of research and on-farm experience, is part of AWI’s continuing commitment to delivering practical on-farm knowledge to help woolgrowers increase the long-term sustainability and profitability of wool production, paving the way for a successful industry for the next generation,” said AWI National Extension Manager, Emily King.
“The best-practice principles covered in MMFS support a sustainable and profitable sheep and wool operation, helping to reduce costs and optimise production while minimising risk in an ever-changing environment.”
More information: www.makingmorefromsheep.com.au
This article appeared in the September 2024 edition of AWI’s Beyond the Bale magazine. Reproduction of the article is encouraged.
