OFFM Workshops - what woolgrowers say
"Every woolgrower who is 'fair dinkum' about increasing their profitability and improving their wool quality should attend an on-farm fibre measurement (OFFM) workshop.
It was quite amazing to learn how much extra profit you could make using OFFM - even in 12 months, and especially at our end of the micron scale. We will implement fibre measurement into our program within the next two years."
Nathan Billing, Griffith, New South Wales
"During the workshop, I found out that I had not been using on-farm fibre measurement (OFFM) results to cull enough sheep to drive improvements in the flock. I learnt how to choose and interpret selection criteria and, as a result, I now have greater trust and confidence in using OFFM measurements to cull sheep."
"I would definitely recommend the OFFM workshops to other woolgrowers, as a comprehensive training session to improve the quality of their flock."
Rodger Kemp, 'Rosedale', Toolleen, Central Victoria
"I found the workshop very informative and the level of participation of people in the group was excellent. It was very useful to hear the experiences of other woolgrowers who have been using on-farm fibre measurement (OFFM), and to learn new ideas."
"One of the best aspects of the OFFM workshop was learning how genetics can affect different factors in wool, such as co-efficient of variation and tensile strength, and which factors you can and can't change through testing to make a better product."
Bruce Williams, 'Ramsyn', Caltowie, South Australia
"I had been thinking of using on-farm fibre measurement (OFFM) for some time, and found the workshop very informative. It answered a few questions about the difference in systems used, the accuracy of testing instruments and the opportunities for data interpretation."
"I would recommend it as a valuable woolgrowing and breeding tool."
Andrew Bodman, 'Woongare', Skipton, Victoria
"The main benefit for using OFFM on our flock would be as a selection tool each year when classing our young sheep."
"I would certainly recommend the OFFM workshops to other woolgrowers. We are in an industry that's becoming more technical. You have to constantly educate yourself to be more informed, up to date with new technology and use this information to make decisions to improve your flock."
Tony Hawker, Cavendish, Victoria
To register for a grower workshop contact the OFFM Workshop Hotline on tel. 1800 045 633 (free call).
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