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Future Events
Contributions to the Future Events Notice Board are welcomed. Events must have relevance to grassland farmers. Details can be emailed to the Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc at office@grasslands.org.au
Feb-Apr 2010 |
Training in soil management |
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A four-day soil health course will be held from February to April in south and west Gippsland. The course, offered by Vital Soil Consulting focuses on the chemical (nutrients, fertilisers, amendments), physical (soil structure, compaction, water holding) and biological aspects of soil management.
The cost of the four-day course (one day/week) is $1200 plus GST, however full reimbursement is available to primary producers, their families and management teams under the FarmReady scheme.
The training will be held:
- Poowong Thursdays: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 (5 days: 10am – 3pm)
- Corinella Tuesdays: March 2, 9, 16, 23 (9.30 am – 4.30 pm)
- Fish Creek Wednesdays: March 17, 24, 31 April 7 (9.30 am – 4.30 pm)
- Drouin Fridays: March 19, 26, April 9, 16 (9.30am – 4.30pm)
Half-day training workshops ($150 + GST, FarmReady approved) will also be held in:
- Meeniyan Tuesday February 23, 11am – 3pm
- Toora Wednesday February 24, 11am – 3pm
Places are limited so book early.
Contact: Sonia Lee 5674 1543 or vital.soil@internode.on.net
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March 2010 |
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22nd March |
Carp, Kelp and Christmas Island, where to next with fertilisers? |
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Carp, Kelp and Christmas Island, where to next with fertilisers?
Beef Producer Demonstration Site Project
Invitation to participate as an On-Farm Demonstration Site
We are calling for volunteers to participate in paired paddock trials to investigate the effects on animal performance of the alternative fertiliser treatments on a paddock scale. Producers can choose between the products being trialed at the Producer Demonstration Site located on Edina Lane, “Spring Valley” (See attached Product Table). A free soil test of each of the paddocks will be taken on the 22nd of March 2010 to establish soil characteristics prior to the trial and the application of the product will need to be completed by the end of April. The producer will then set stock the paired paddocks for a 2 year period and take simple measurements to account for changes in pasture and animal weight between the beginning and the end of the trial period (See attached Measurement Table). Numbers of cattle in the paddocks can vary when upper or lower body condition scores targets are exceeded, or the paddock conditions diverge (See attached Paddock Criteria). It is proposed that meetings will be held in May, August and November to provide an opportunity to discuss trial progress and support participating producers.
If you are interested in becoming involved please indicate your intent by return email by Monday 15th of March, or for further information contact:
Ian Locke
02 60362877
Lucinda Corrigan
02 60202032
Marcus Richardson
02 60412085
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23rd March |
Grasslands and Pastures Australia - Pasture Technical Update |
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Tuesday 23rd MarchAirport Motel and Convention Centre, 33 Ardlie Street Attwood
9:45am - 3pm
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23rd March |
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Tuesday 23rd March 2010Gum SanChinese Heritage Centre - Great Hall
31-33 Lambert St (Western Hwy), Ararat1 km Horsham side of CBD, opposite Mobil service station.www.gumsan.com.au9.30am to 4.00pm (morning tea and lunch provided)Fiona Robertson - Pastoral & Veterinary Institute, DPI Hamilton
· Role of soil carbon in productive pasture systems
Lisa Warn - McKinnon Group
· Phalaris pasture management
· Making the most of phalaris
Michael Friend – Charles Sturt University, Wagga
· Improving reproductive performance
Jim Virgona – Charles Sturt University, Wagga
· Lessons from pasture performance in central NSW
· Perennial mix or monoculture
Andrew Speirs - MS&A
· Aluminum toxicity in phalaris & other perennials
· Why we really need lime to establish phalaris
Tim Leeming - Farmer & consultant, Balmoral
· Putting it on farm
Please RSVP for catering purposes by Friday 19th March to;
Name: Rob Shea, PPS Project Manager
Phone: 03 5352 1357
Mobile: 0438 521 357
Email: yadin@netconnect.com.au |
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24th March |
Biotechnology for Women Farmers |
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11:00am - 12:30pmLunch ProvidedDPI Hamilton,915 Mt. Napier Road, Hamilton.Melanie Carew (03) 94 791 698 |
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30th - 31st March |
Biotechnology for Women Farmers |
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VFF Annual Grains ConferenceWimmera Machinery Field Day37 Field Days RoadLonderenongAkemi Pham Vu, (03) 92 075 536 |
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30th March |
Running a high profit prime lamb flock |
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The Mackinnon Project Invites you to a Seminar on Running a high profit prime lamb flockTuesday 30th March 2010, 9:00am
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April 2010 |
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8-9th April |
Carbon Footprinting - for your product, your firm, your future - 2 Dat Training Workshop |
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2 Day Training Workshop at UNSW Water Research CentreThe University of New South Wales, Kensington CampusSydney: 08-09 April 2010The registration fee for this 2-day workshop is $990 (incl. GST) and includes attendance, morning and afternoon tea, lunch, and full course documentation. For full time students (proof of student card required) the fee is $ 600 (incl. GST)
An earlybird rate of $880 ($500 for students) is available to attendees who register and pay before 1 March 2010.The fee does not cover travel and accommodation. |
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14th April |
Biotechnology for Women Farmers |
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10:30am - 12 NoonLunch IncludedBirchip Cropping Group73 Cumming Avenue, BirchipMargaret O'Keefe (03) 54 922 787 |
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28th-29th July |
Grassland Society of NSW Inc - Annual Conference - Our Future Farming Enviroment |
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The Grassland Society of NSW Inc - Annual Conference will this year be held in Dubbo, NSW on the 28th - 29th July.
‘Our Future Farming Environment’
For further information, please contact:
Janelle
Secretary
The Grassland Society of NSW Inc PO Box 471 ORANGE NSW 2800 Ph: 02 6369 0011 Mob: 0408 612 235 |
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10th-12th August |
Annual Grasslands Conference |
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The Annual Conference will be held onTuesday 10th August until Thursday 12th Augustat the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre. |
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November2010 |
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15th-18th November |
New Zealand Grasslands Conference |
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Lincoln UniversityDownload brochure hereCall for papers further informationFurther information derrick.moot@lincoln.ac.nz |
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December 2010 |
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