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.

Course Investment

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.

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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

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National Programs Testimonials

Testimonials

Woodhouse

VIC

I have loved my LTEM course. It has been very very interesting and I have taken alot of knowledge away from this. I went to university and touched base on a lot of this content, but actually putting it into practise, seeing results and doing the work day to day has made me realise the relationship between all aspects come together a lot better in the whole farm business. I’m looking forward to using these new skills and my career in the sheep and wool industry.

Kingstown

NSW

Great course. Would highly recommend. Really great how our group was relatively close together as we could accurately compare ourselves to each other.

Eudunda

SA

LTEM is one of the best courses I have done changing the way we manage our sheep has produced more lambs and left our ewes in better condition.

Perth

TAS

Loved this course, would like a part 2. Fantastic. Think it would be great to check in every quarter for the next year. The knowledge sharing aspect is very powerful. Thank you for coordinating the course!

Westmar

QLD

Great course .

Booligal

NSW

I really enjoyed the course, it will really help manage the next dry time and drought.

Keilira

SA

Amazing course run by professionals, I highly recommend this course.

Cootamundra

NSW

Lifetime ewe management was a great course to be involved in and would recommend others to get involved.

Shelford

VIC

So happy I did the course and really looking forward to the future to keep on improving our farm. Learnt so much with this course.

Mansfield

VIC

I am new to farming/breeding merino sheep. The LTEM course has given me a good understanding of best practice management of breeding ewes and pasture management to achieve the best outcome and profitability. I would highly recommend undertaking the course particularly for those who are new to farming.

Waterhouse

TAS

LTEM was an extremely worthwhile course. It was great to learn from our trainer and course material but was also beneficial learning from the other participants. Thank you for making this available. Was also great it could be offered in local area to minimise travel.

Wannon

VIC

Fantastic course structure, hands on, individually applicable and practical.

Kimba

SA

Great course probably should have done it earlier

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!