Diploma of Agriculture
Would you like to make better decisions as a Dairy
Production Manager?
Managers who are accountable and responsible decision makers
On today’s dairy farm striking the right balance between all the aspects of the business is essential to success. Dairying today is an increasingly complex and diverse environment
These businesses require management which is capable of complex decision making, and high level business and people management.
The NCDEA, with support from Dairy Australia, has developed a series of short courses to develop the skills and knowledge of dairy farm production managers.
Topics offered at Diploma Level in 2012 are:
• Develop a whole farm plan
• Manage staff—The People in Dairy GPS
• Tour in May: Manage livestock production
• Develop and review a business plan
• Develop and implement a breeding strategy—Genetics Learning Package & InCalf
• Plan and manage infrastructure requirements
• Develop livestock health and welfare strategies
• Manage integrated crop and pasture production
• Plan production for the whole farm/land-based business
The themes of sustainability, systems thinking, management cycle and risk management are fundamental parts of the course. These themes help develop decision-makers who are accountable and responsible in their managerial roles.
You can participate in these programs topic by topic, whilst working full-time. Successful
completion of all the short courses will gain you
• a Diploma in Agriculture qualification.
• Gain a management qualification and manage risk in your business
• Developing the best dairy people in the world
For further information visit www.ncdea.edu.au or call 1300 0 NCDEA (1300 0 62332)