Dalgety Hall | Saturday 21st May | 9:30am-1.00pm 4 GUEST SPEAKERS Jo Powells – Pastures Officer LLS SRSC Weed Management Team Ian MacKintosh – Ret. Contractor Dr Lachlan Ingram (Research) The workshop will cover a range of topics including: Weeds, chemicals and Target Species Spray Contractor selection Spraying Conditions Weed management legislation Landholder Responsibilities Mapping of spray programs Research on African Lovegrass RSVPs to Shane Kimber 6456 5162 or email snowyriverlandcare@gmail.com
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Southern Monaro PROGRAZE Group Starting 23 May Do you want more profitable & sustainable grazing systems? 8 half day workshops – hands on approach, with days being held on group members farms with a strong in-paddock approach. $400 per farm business PROGRAZE® will help you to: Visually assess pasture quality and quantity Understand how pasture quality and quantity impact on animal production Assess livestock fat scores Use pasture and livestock assessments to match pastures to livestock requirements Use grazing management to improve the productivity and sustainability of your pastures Use fodder budgeting to make the best use of pastures and fodder crops Use pasture assessment to make supplementary feeding decisions Use grazing management to help control worms. PROGRAZE® benefits The benefits of PROGRAZE® can be gauged from a survey of people 12 months after the completion of the course: 87% indicated participation in PROGRAZE® had resulted, or would result, in improved financial returns to their farm 96% indicated participation […]
Location: “Gunyah” Cooma When: Wednesday 4th May – 9am-3.30pm Description: South East Local Land Services in partnership with Jeff House Livestock invites beef producers to attend a free beef information day on 4 May. Guest speaker Jeff House has worked in the industry for over 20 years and will be sharing his wealth of knowledge & experience. Topics will include: Maximising fertility, marketing, bull selection, heifer selection & live animal assessment. The day will be a mixture of theory and hands on. Morning tea & lunch will be provided. RSVPs essential to jo.powells@lls.nsw.gov.au or call Jo on 0429 785986 FLYER_Beef info day_ Cooma 4 May 2016