Over 60 attendees journeyed from across Australia to complete the 2025 Yeppoon Grazing for Profit School program.
Hosted by Resource Consulting Services (RCS), the seven-day program held at the Keppel Bay Sailing Club presented regenerative farming, grazing and business solutions.
RCS chief of delivery, David McLean ran the program in which the attendees mastered essential skills in finance and business, grass budgeting and grazing charts, unlock the secrets of healthy soil, and maximise every drop of rainfall.
David and co-teachers Andrew Zerner and Terry McCosker, shared their principle based management tips and tricks for the trade and to create a mindset shift, fuelling success and lasting change.
RCS general manager Trevor Crook shared the background of the program.
“It’s an intensive program that stitches together the four pillars of successful regenerative grazing, business and farming practices,” he said.
“The four pillars are the landscape, production, business and sitting on top is our farmers.
“All of these aspects need to progress together in order to have an impactful and lasting change.
“Our reason for these programs is to show people how they can positively make an impact for their business, their environment and families and communities.”
Day five of the event allowed participants to attend a field day on Lake Learmoth, Yaamba, owned by Neal and Clare Farmer.
While on the trip, attendees aged from 18 years to over 70 years assessed certain aspects of the property, including the landscape, operation and feed availability and heard from Neal who shared his experience with regenerative agriculture.
“The field trip was very effective because it got attendees into practical situations and gave them a closer look into the landscape and health of the pasture,” Trevor said.
“Neal told them how he has now doubled his benchmark stocking capacity twice since he completed the Grazing for Profit program.
“He believes that doubling his capacity again is a realistic goal.”
Having a rich and extensive background in agriculture, Trevor believes the program is extremely beneficial.
“Although it is an intense program, you gain so much out of it,” he said.
“It’s an investment in yourself, your skills, infrastructure and operation. Once you master regenerative farming, grazing and business techniques, you will see a huge return on investment.”
The next RCS Grazing Clinic will be its three-day Emerald program held on 27 May.
