Events

North East Regional Catchment Strategy approved by Victorian Government

The new North East Regional Catchment Strategy (RCS) provides a long-term vision and blueprint for investment into and management of natural resources for north east Victoria.

It reflects the responses of those living, working, visiting and connecting with the region, who were asked for their vision for north east Victoria’s land, water, biodiversity and community resources.

BestWool/BestLamb & BetterBeef Conference Bendigo 2022

Wednesday 15 June - 6.30pm - dinner - All Seasons Hotel, McIvor Hwy Bendigo 

Thursday 16 June - 7.30am to 4pm - Bendigo Exhibition Centre, Holmes Rd

Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/3sSHrSG

This year's conference hosted by Agriculture Victoria will be a single day event, and will highlight industry research and developments which can be applied on-farm. 

The conference will explore everyday challenges facing today's sheep and beef producers and will present new and exciting opportunities, information and learnings.

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ABARES Regional Outlook conference is back - at Wagga

Wednesday 15 June - 9am to 3pm at CSU Convention Centre, 286 Pine Gully Rd, Charles Sturt University, Wagga.

Registration is complimentary but pre-event registration is essential.
 

Register here

Join ABARES and delegates from around the region as we discuss the key issues for agriculture at sessions on Agriculture’s contribution to Australia’s prosperity, a panel discussion exploring Adopting and adapting for sustainable growth and Capturing value in agriculture.

Hear from local producers and industry speakers on a range of topics including the latest market analysis, climate and weather trends, innovation and research aimed at driving sustainability and business success, working with supply chains to capture high value, and more.

Bring your colleagues and clients to the region’s leading agriculture focused conference - it’s a great networking and staff training opportunity.

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How healthy is your pasture?

Wednesday, 15 June 2002 - 11am to 2pm at Docker

Hosted by Carboor Bobinawarrah Landcare Group

Free event with lunch provided

Register online at https://events.humanitix.com/how-healthy-is-your-pasture. Workshop address provided upon registration.

Contact Sally Day (Project Officer) on 0437 136 162 or email cblg.projects@gmail.com

Darren McCormick from NorMac Rural Services is guest presenter for this informal session. Darren has worked in pastures and livestock systems for 25 years with a background in dairy pastures and production through the North East valleys. Darren will take participants through assessing pasture health and composition and will cover the following aspects of pasture management:

• Planning - short & longer term
• Preparation
• Renovation phases
• Species selection
• Timing
• Weed control including grass & broadleaf wees
• Fertiliser/liming and soil testing
• Grazing management

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Making sense of your soil test

Sunday 19 June 2022 - 10am to 2pm at Bobinawarrah Hall

Hosted by Carboor Bobinwarrah Landcare Group

Free with lunch provided

Register online at https://events.humanitix.com/making-sense-of-your-soil-test

David Hardwick from Soil Land Food will help participants to learn the essentials when it comes to reading soil tests.

Agronomic soil tests are a really useful tool for soil management but the ability to read and interpret them effectively takes skill and understanding. In this half-day workshop, delegates pull apart soil tests and learn how to make sense of them.

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