Agri Training – On-Farm Skills Development and Agricultural Expertise

Our agri training programmes are led by Vernon (Futa) Oxenham, who brings 45 years of hands-on experience of managing dairy cows and a deep commitment to building knowledge and a deep understanding of how to teach and instil the fundamentals of good stockmanship and passion for dairy farming among workers and managers. Our agri training solutions are designed to address real operational challenges and empower agricultural teams with practical skills that enhance farm performance.

“My gift is to share my knowledge and skills back into the farming industry. My wish is that the modernised farming industry will never lose sight of the value of a farmer walking his lands.” 
 ~ Vernon (Futa) Oxenham

  • Operational efficiency
  • Livestock management skills
  • Pasture management skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Farm workers
  • Managers
  • Employees

They are highly practical and skills focused.

Yes. Programmes are adapted to specific business needs.

Both options are available depending on client requirements.

Improved skills, better decision-making, and increased operational efficiency.

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Pinion SA Advisory Agri Consultant | Farm Optimisation and Profitability, Growth Strategies, Agri Consulting, Grazing Optimisation, Financial Analysis and Planning, Family Group Structures and Planning, Private Equity Opportunities, Business and Agri Financing Service, Dairy Financial Benchmarking, Agri Training, Livestock Study Group, Dairy Junction

Vernon 'Futa' Oxenham

futa.oxenham@pinionza.com            

+27 (0)84 730 5589

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Pasture Principles

Futa's Footsteps

A program designed to build livestock producer’s skills in pasture management.

  • An understanding of the relationship between plant requirements, leaf emergence rates and pasture growth ​​
  • Plant morphology and the relationship with pasture quality, pasture quantity and plant persistence ​​
  • Measuring and predicting pasture growth ​​
  • Allocation of pasture on a dry matter basis ​​
  • Variations in pasture quality throughout the season ​​
  • Animal requirements for maintenance, growth, pregnancy and lactation ​​
  • Feed budgeting & planning ​​
  • Marginal cost and marginal revenue decisions associated with feeding livestock​

Comprehensive training programs focused on dairy farm operations to equips participants with essential skills and knowledge.

  • Milking Procedures for Udder Health
  • Bovine Disease
  • Heat Spotting and AI procedure
  • Cow Health and Comfort
  • Calf and Heifer Rearing
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