Lifetime Ewe Management

Set your Ewes up for Success

Undertaking RIST & AWI Lifetime Ewe Management course gives you the skills and knowledge to optimise your ewe flock potential. This nationally run course is ideal for a group of 5 – 7 participants who meet on-farm 6 times within 12 months. Lead by an experienced trainer you will learn how to condition score, prepare ewes for joining, manage singles and twin-bearing ewes at different stages of their reproductive cycle, assess pasture & set targets.

Lifetime Ewe Management is a practical based course delivered on farm. We encourage you to contact like-minded neighbours and farmers in your local area to form a group, and a Trainer will come to you to deliver the LTEM course.

The cost of LTEM is $2,450 plus GST per participant. Australian Wool innovation offers eligible woolgrowers a subsidy of $900 bringing the course cost to $1,550 plus GST per participant.

LTEM Impact

  • 5,000 + producers have undertaken the course nationally
  • 30% of the national ewe flock has been influenced
  • LTEM has driven stocking rates up by 9.3% and marking and weaning rates by 7%
  • Ewe mortality reduced by 25%

AWI

AWI has developed a free app for producers which records key measurement information used in LTEM and is available on iOS and Android services. It has had over 8,000 downloads to date.

Check out AWI’s web page on LTEM, Lifetime Wool project, Case studies and articles from LTEM participants in Beyond the bale: www.wool.com/ltem

National Programs Testimonials

Testimonials

Ben - Certificate III in Agriculture Graduate

“I’m deeply connected to agriculture, living on my family’s sheep and crop farm in Lake Bolac. I work on the farm year-round every day when I’m not at school. I’m outside with the dogs, doing sheep work, fencing, on the excavator, or in the tractor. Farming is a big part of my life”.
 
– Ben

Jack - Certificate IV in Agriculture Student

“My father, Rob, who has extensive industry knowledge to share and is great to discuss ideas with, inspires me.” – Jack
Meet Jack, an 18-year-old Agriculture student who is also the co- founder of Mt Eccles Angus Stud at Byaduk. In late September, alongside his parents Rob and Katherine, they celebrated the inaugural on-farm Bull sale for Mt Eccles Angus .
Learn more about Jack and his passion for genetics and how he balances his study alongside farming..

Katy - Certificate III in Agriculture Graduate & Jeremy Upton Scholarship Recipient

Katy McMahon’s journey into Agriculture starting in the right season of her life. 
 
At 28, Katy’s life is filled with the balancing of wearing many hats. Mum, wife, and now student, she’s a beacon of determination with a passion for agriculture and life learning fueling her success. In mid 2024,  Katy was announced as the second ever recipient of the RIST Jeremy Upton Scholarship, a recognition that speaks volumes about her dedication to study and her passion for the Agricultural industry.
 
Katy graduated from the Certificate III in Agriculture in August and she will continue on in her learning pathway in 2025 in the Diploma of Agriculture.

 

Jacob - Certificate III in Agriculture Student

Like most country kids at just 17 years of age, Jacob Sanderson  has more than just a few handy skills up his sleeve. He is currently undertaking the Certificate III in Agriculture Course at RIST and graduated from the Certificate II in Agriculture in March this year.
 
When he is not at school or home on the farm, Jacob is an avid shearer and CFA volunteer in Myamyn Victoria. He also runs his own contracting business, Sanderson Bros Contracting.
 
As part of his entrepreneurial path all equipment for his business has been purchased himself, using money earned and saved up from shearing.
 
His advice for someone thinking about getting into Agriculture or Shearing?
 
“Immerse yourself in the industry, push through the tough times, and surround yourself with knowledgeable people. Their expertise will be incredibly valuable.”
 

Kerry - Certificate IV in Agriculture

Meet Kerry Leigh, a 40-year-old Mum of three, Certificate IV in Agriculture Student and full-time dairy farmer at Aurora Dairies in Hamilton.

Now, on the verge of completing her Certificate IV in Agriculture with only four units remaining, Kerry’s ambition is ignited as she contemplates pursuing her Diploma in Agriculture.

Grateful for the unwavering support from her manager and dedicated trainers at RIST, Flexibility and guidance paved the way for incredible opportunities for Kerry, such as a nomination for the Employee Award at the Grand Southwest Dairy Awards.

RIST Alumni Shine Bright at South West Dairy Awards

South West Dairy Awards, Held in Warrnambool on May 16th, proved to be a fantastic event and opportunity to shine a light on and celebrate those in the South-West Victorian dairy industry who are excelling in the Industry!