Drones are a hot topic & there is much discussion about their applications in agriculture. Neerim District Landcare Group is pleased to present a field day on "DRONES FOR FARMS" This field day will provide answers to many of the questions farmers have been asking about drones. Mick Green from Drift Media has been using […]
You are invited to attend the next organic vegie/fruit growers discussion group at Thorpdale Organics. Tony & Wendy own Thorpdale Organics which is located on beautiful rich red volcanic soils in Thorpdale. They sell 90% of their produce through their 'LITTLE GREEN SHED' self-serve farm-gate shop which is open seven days a week. Tony & […]
Spa Country Landcare Tour - Daylesford region This years farm tour is to the beautiful Spa country in the Daylesford region over 3 days from May 8-10th. Visit leading farmers who embrace sustainable systems and who have found unique solutions to generate profit from small and larger holdings. For a more detailed itinerary and for a registration form click […]
Spa Country Landcare Tour - Daylesford region This years farm tour is to the beautiful Spa country in the Daylesford region over 3 days from May 8-10th. Visit leading farmers who embrace sustainable systems and who have found unique solutions to generate profit from small and larger holdings. For a more detailed itinerary and for a registration form click […]
Spa Country Landcare Tour - Daylesford region This years farm tour is to the beautiful Spa country in the Daylesford region over 3 days from May 8-10th. Visit leading farmers who embrace sustainable systems and who have found unique solutions to generate profit from small and larger holdings. For a more detailed itinerary and for a registration form click […]
Are you a horse owner? The Cardinia Equine Group invite you to a pasture management workshop with Marianne Sawyer (Yarra Valley Equine Group) and Kerry Howard (Swinburne University) followed by a farm walk at Roundhay Farm. Come along and learn how to better manage your pasture for the benefit of your horses and the land.
The next WPCLN Sustainable Farming Discussion Group will be held at Rocky Murdica’s dairy farm. All welcome. Damien Adcock will be our guest presenter & will be talking about Cockchafer & Black beetle management for pastures. This has been an increasing problem for many farmers and so will be of relevance to many. Damien will […]
Avocados and improving drainage through compressed air! ALL WELCOME Growing avocados on the Morn Pen presents some challenges and opportunities. Avocado Steve has developed a compressed air soil fracturing machine which fractures the soil to improve drainage and aeration. Over the past 3 years we have been monitoring soil and tree health. Come along and view […]
In 2015, five landholders from the Cannibal Creek Landcare Group and one landholder from Officer took part in a Dung Beetle release trial, come along and learn about the trial and lessons learnt. John Feehan, a world renowned dung beetle expert, will talk about the importance of dung beetles and how they play a key […]
The Strzelecki Gum is an endangered tree and Jindivick is blessed to have some of the finest specimens in the region. Local Jindivick resident Greg Hollis will talk about this amazing tree and we will have some Strzelecki gums to give away to those attending. Greg is an Environmental Planner with Baw Baw Shire and […]