You are invited along to this exciting online zoom field day on ‘disruptive technology’ and how it can be used to help you make on-farm management decisions. You are invited along to this exciting online zoom field day on ‘disruptive technology’ and how it can be used to help you make on-farm management decisions. Online field day topics include:
Event Details. Date: Thursday November 5th, 2020 Time: 10.30am to 12pm How to join: Zoom link to join online will be provided upon registration. RSVP is essential by Monday 2nd November. To register for this event or if you require further information please email: joel.geoghegan@basscoastlandcare.org.au The Growing Southern Gippsland project is funded through the Victorian Centre for Climate Change Innovation, Bass Coast Landcare Network, RMIT University and Federation University Australia. ![]()
Are you interested in learning more about managing weeds in a regenerative agriculture system? Do you want to find out what weeds in your landscape are telling you about your farm and landscape? Are you interested in learning more about managing weeds in a regenerative agriculture system? Do you want to find out what weeds in your landscape are telling you about your farm and landscape? Join us for this exciting online webinar featuring regenerative agriculture expert Declan McDonald who will explain the ‘big picture’ approach to weed management and how it can save you time, effort and money. Event Details Date: Thursday 29th October 2020. Time: 10.30 am to 12.00 pm. Zoom Link: Zoom link will be forwarded through to you upon confirmation of registration. Please RSVP for this event by Monday 26th October 2020. To register please email Joel Geoghegan on joel.geoghegan@basscoastlandcare.org.au or phone on 0409 705 652 for further information. This project is supported by PPWCMA through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare program in partnership with Bass Coast Landcare Network. ![]()
Clinton Tepper is a forester and farmer who operates Camaray Farm in Buln Buln. Over 5 years ago Clinton set up a demonstration plot with and planted 3 species of trees at wide spacings integrating high value timber, crops and livestock. The trial has been successful and is now best known as the flagship for multi storey farming (MSF).
FIELD DAY- Becoming a carbon cocky – carbon farming in a changing climate – soil, trees and accounting.
You are invited along to this exciting field day on carbon farming in a changing climate and the opportunities for Southern Gippsland farmers. Pathogens, parasites and pesky pests- New and emerging biosecurity threats in a changing climate. You are invited along to this exciting field day on biosecurity in a changing climate and its impacts on agriculture in Southern Gippsland. Field day topics include: • Biosecurity planning, farm hygiene, current and future pathogens and parasites • New and emerging pest plants as a biosecurity threat • Integrated pest management in a changing climate, a horticulture enterprise case study • Good and bad soil biology and what to expect in a changing climate • Liver Fluke and the ‘on farm’ warning signs Date: Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 Time: 10am for registration, finish time at 2.30pm. Morning tea and lunch provided. Look out for the Landcare event signs. Venue: Morning session- Kernot Community Hall. Google maps link- https://goo.gl/maps/iCJxGwtqkWHpjjq66 Afternoon session- Property of local dairy farmer, Andy Thomas. Google maps link- https://goo.gl/maps/oHVr4Dui9Sgt95B18 RSVP is essential! To register please visit: https://biosecuritychangingclimate.eventbrite.com.au For details, call the Bass Coast Landcare Network Office on 5678 2335. ![]()
Welcome to Wattlebank Park Farm. Landowners Nadine and Clive Verboon initially managed a dairy enterprise on their property. After an extreme flood event they decided to diversify to ensure their business became more resilient into the future.
Welcome to Bimbadeen, an innovative Philip Island property on a diversification journey. Landowner Bob Davie is also trialling cropping methods aimed to increase Bimbadeens soil carbon.
It took a drought and some deep reflection to turn farmer and author Charles Massy from a conventional farmer to one of the leading thinkers in regenerative agriculture today.
Strzelecki Heritage Apples are a family run niche nursery business in the Strzelecki hills that grows over 400 varieties of apples including cider apples as well as numerous varieties of pears and plums.
Based on the six-day FarmPlan21 course, the course has been condensed to a three-day course. It provides an opportunity for landholders to develop a property plan based on ecological and economic factors.
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