Events

Tackling Tall Fleabane: Information Day

Saturday 12 September

1.30pm to 3.30pm

Kergunyah Memorial Hall

Hosted by Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/fleabane

Tall Fleabane is now widespread across the region and presents a growing challenge for landholders and the environment. Come along to learn more about this difficult-to-manage weed and explore practical approaches to its management - including the potential for biological control.

WHAT THE WORKSHOP WILL COVER

• What is Tall Fleabane and why is it a problem?
• How to identify it
• Understanding its biology and spread
• Current control and management method
• Could biological control be part of the answer?

COME ALONG • LEARN • ASK QUESTIONS

Afternoon tea provided - Everyone welcome

Hop to it! Frog habitat workshop

Sunday 13 September

12.30pm to 2.30pm

Winton Wetlands Outdoor education space

652 Lake Mokoan Rd, Chesney Vale

Register here

Learn how to encourage the right habitat on your property and how to build and install additional habitat to support frogs.

Options to observe and learn or take one home (small cost involved).

Supported by the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife

Soil Health Matters: Multispecies Pastures & Foliar Fertilisers

Wednesday 16 September
9am to 4pm
Everton Public Hall and afternoon Soilkee demonstration at Alan Wood's property, Markwood
Lunch and light refreshments provided
Cost: $30 per person, $45 for two people

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/soil-health-matters-multispecies-pastures-and-foliar-fertilisers

Join Milawa Markwood Oxley Landcare Group and Grant Sims from Down Under Ag for a practical learning workshop designed as a 101 introduction to foliar fertilisation, bio-fermentation and multi-species pastures.

Succession planning for farm businesses

Free workshop

Thursday 17 September

9am to 3pm

Corryong Events Centre, 54 Strzelecki Way, Corryong

Register at https://www.trybooking.com/DOFNO

This free workshop is focused on succession planning and aimed at farm business owners, partners and family members.

Presenter Dr Kate Burke is an independent consultant with extensive experience in coaching and facilitating farm business strategy. Kate will work with participants to understand the success factors and common pitfalls in farm succession, ensuring the legacy continues, the business remains viable, wealth grows and families stay connected for generations to come.

Dinner with Simon Quilty - market outlooks for cattle and sheep producers

Thursday 17 September

Doors open at 6pm for 6.30pm start

Benalla - Address provided upon booking

Free with dinner provided - Bookings essential

Book here

You are invited to this free event hosted by the Gecko Clan Landcare Network.

Be better informed about the combined effects of international tariffs and dry seasons in southern Australia on sheep and cattle markets.

Simon Quilty is a Churchill Fellow with more than 35 years of experience in the meat and livestock sectors, including key roles in research, international meat trading, and market development.

Through his business, Global Agritrends, Simon provides regular, in-depth insights on global beef, pork, and poultry markets and frequently speaks at international conferences.