Grant Sims is sixth generation farmer running the family farm in Northern Vic. The farm comprises 8500 acres of dryland and some irrigation.
The Sims farm has been utilizing no-till since the early 80's.  In 2008 the family stopped using granular synthetic fertilizers and started using biological liquid fertilisers. They also stopped using seed dressing, insecticides and fungicides, unless absolutely necessary.

The Sims have a strong focus on diversity and grow cereals, companion, and cover crops, and have integrated grazing into their system. They have seen many positive changes in the health of their soils and plants and conduct many on-farm trials.
This field day will focus on multi species for pastures and cropping, and we will ensure there is ample time for discussion and questions.

Date: Tuesday 17th February 2026.
9.30am registration and morning tea
Morning session- 10am to 12 pm- Hall based presentation and discussion
12pm to 12.45pm-Lunch
1pm to 2.30pm- Afternoon farm walk
 Location: Yannathan Public Hall- 227 Heads Road, Yannathan.
 
Registrations by Fri 13th February via: https://forms.gle/AHY5fmSUhm8Gbvd2A
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Light morning tea provided, BYO lunch.  

For more information, contact:
Joel Geoghegan, Bass Coast Landcare Network, 0409 705 652

Join us to learn about the Bass Coast multi species pastures demonstration project.  

​Hosted on the Almurta property of Janette and Andrew Allen, this is a 3-year demonstration looking at the cost/benefit of multi species pastures.  The recently established demonstration is being actively supported by Jade Killoran from Healthy Farming Systems who will be attending this field day as guest speaker.   Declan McDonald from Regen Soils will also be in attendance to support the field day.