Media Releases

Safer Stock Handling - Cattle Yard Design

Thursday, 22 October 2026

9am to 11am

Upper Lurg

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/safer-stock-handling

Join Greta Valley Landcare with Paddy Ryan (stockyard designer) and Stacey Hall (vet) to learn about best practice design for cattle yards.

Find out how to improve:

• ease of stock handling
• safety of you and your livestock
• efficiency and upgrades of your existing facilities.

If you have questions about sheep yard design, please come along!. There will be plenty of time for questions and learning from others.

Peri Urban Pests and Weeds - information session

Sunday 18 October

10am to 12.30pm

Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Club, Wangaratta

Book at https://events.humanitix.com/peri-urban-rabbit-control-information-session

Pest animals such as rabbits and foxes don't only cause problems on farms - they can cause plenty of damage right in town.

This session aims to provide people with information about what to do on your property so you are not harbouring these pests.

Local experts will discuss options for dealing with rabbits, foxes, feral cats, and common mynas on peri-urban properties such as town blocks sharing boundaries with public land or small acreage holdings.

Moyhu River Walk - Moyhu

Friday, 16 October

9am to 11am

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/moyhu-walking-track

Join Greta Valley Landcare to learn the basics of pruning native shrubs. Listen to expert advice and gain some practical experience while helping to maintain the Moyhu River Walk.

A short presentation followed by guided hands-on pruning. Light morning tea will be provided.

Shelterbelts for livestock & biodiversity

Session 2: Revamping/Repairing Existing Shelterbelts

Thursday, 19 November 2026 - 10am to 3pm (lunch provided)

Hosted by Benambra Dinner Plain Omeo Landcare

RSVP to Caroline Mildenhall, Landcare Facilitator

tambovalleyhighcountrylc@gmail.com

0418 961 600

This is the second in a four-part practical workshop series focusing on planning, restoring, establishing, and managing farm shelterbelts for biodiversity or livestock protection. Participating landholders who wish to establish or repair a shelterbelt as part of this program may also be supplied with tubestock and tree guards for their project.

Focus: Restoring older or underperforming sites, interplanting, and benefits of maintaining fencing.

Speaker: Sally Day, North East CMA

Field activity: Site inspection of struggling plantings to review key learnings and practical solutions.

Project participants: Design their sites. Select plants.

This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program. It is delivered with support from the North East CMA.

Shelterbelts for Livestock & Biodiversity

Session 1: Benefits of Shelter & Shade - Planning for Success

Thursday 22 October 2026 - 10am to 3pm (lunch provided)

Hosted by Benambra Dinner Plain Omeo Landcare Group

RSVP by Thursday 15 October to Caroline Mildenhall, Landcare facilitator

tambovalleyhighcountrylc@gmail.com

0418 961 600

The first of a four-part practical workshop series focusing on planning, restoring, establishing, and managing farm shelterbelts for biodiversity or livestock protection.

Participating landholders who wish to establish or repair a shelterbelt as part of this program, may also be supplied with tubestock and tree guards for their project.

Focus: Livestock and biodiversity benefits, protecting paddock trees, species selection, and shelter design.

Speakers: Keren Walker (AgVic) & Sally Day (North East CMA)

Field activity: Ute drive visiting local shelterbelts to compare styles and establishment methods.

This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered with support of North East CMA.