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The Central Australian Rangeland Management Course (RMC) is a free, one-day workshop that is delivered on-station for new staff. It has been designed specifically for the beef cattle industry operating in arid regions with an extremely variable climate and land capability. The course introduces pasture dynamics, species identification, carrying capacity, cattle nutrition, poisonous plants, weeds and fire management. Participants learn about arid zone ecological processes and climate characteristics that drive pasture production. The course has a strong practical component and one of the most popular activities involves taking participants into the paddock to find and identify pasture species. Participants also learn how to assess land capability and land condition. For many participants, who are often new to the region, these activities are their first