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24 April 2026

Farming Connect MasterGrass and MasterRegen Schemes Open for Applications


The application windows for Farming Connect's MasterGrass and MasterRegen are now open and will close on 11 May 2026.

MasterGrass are workshop‑style sessions are ideal for farmers looking to cut input costs, improve pasture utilisation, and enhance farm efficiency through better grazing management and infrastructure.

A practical workshop, they are designed to combine practical, hands‑on learning with essential theory, delivered in a small group setting to encourage discussion and engagement. You’ll hear directly from experienced farmers and leading industry experts giving you valuable practical insights you can apply to your own system straight away. The aim of these workshops is to help farmers optimise pasture management, improve profitability, and build resilience. Learn how to design an effective grazing platform and measure and manage pasture for maximum productivity with minimal labour.

MasterGrass workshops with Sarah Morgan and James Daniel from Precision Grazing Ltd will include information and guidance on how to:

  • Measure and manage pasture effectively
  • Use grazing tools and pasture software
  • Design paddock systems with digital mapping
  • Feed budgeting and demand planning
  • Electric fencing best practice

Visit the Farming Connect website to learn more about the workshop content. The application form for MasterGrass can be found HERE

MasterRegen is an introductory workshop for livestock farmers exploring the principles of regenerative farming. It provides practical knowledge to support the transition toward an environmentally, financially, and socially sustainable business.

The workshop focuses on profitable, low-input systems that deliver both financial and environmental benefits. Participants will explore soil health, grazing management, livestock genetics, and farm business design to build a resilient farming system aligned with their goals.

MasterRegen with James Daniel from Precision Grazing Ltd is suitable for livestock farmers looking to adopt regenerative principles, improve soil health, reduce input costs, and develop a sustainable, profitable business model and will include guidance and information on how to:

  • Improve soil health through effective grazing management
  • Run a productive, low‑input livestock system
  • Match genetics and stocking to regenerative systems
  • Align grazing, breeding, and business goals
  • Support long‑term profitability and balance

Visit the Farming Connect website to explore more about the workshops. You can apply for MasterRegen HERE



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