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 […]
Following a successful rabbit reduction forum at the Longwarry Hall in April, a decision was made to reactivate the Drouin Landcare Group to provide governance, funding opportunities and insurance to support a local Rabbit Control Program in the Drouin area, starting with properties in the vicinity of the Drouin Golf Course. Dominic Bromilow from Deepergreen […]
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 […]
All welcome to attend this field day. Two vineyards have continued to have their winegrape quality analysed under compost mulch for 2 years with excellent results. These results will be presented highlighting the benefits to soil health and winegrape quality. The MPVA will also present a session on cover cropping as part of vineyard management. Speakers: […]
Clinton is a forester and a farmer. 3 ½ years ago Clinton set up a demonstration plot and planted 3 species of trees for high value agroforestry. However, the plot was designed to allow the continued use of the planted area for crops and livestock. A wide range of crops and pastures were sown under […]
Intrepid Landcare will kick-start in Western Port (Victoria) in June 2018 with a weekend retreat for passionate young people! The retreat is open to anyone aged 16 years – 35 years, who is up for making a difference and having some damn good fun doing it. Where: The retreat will be held at Gilwell Park Scout Camp […]
Coranderrk was established as an Aboriginal reserve in 1863 initially covering 2300 acres and growing to 4850 acres. Its inhabitants very successfully grazed cattle and grew hops. The old homestead along with 200 acres came back into indigenous ownership in 1999. Its place in indigenous Australian history is important because it was at Coranderrk that […]
Julie Weatherhead is a native food plant specialist. She has over 20 years’ experience in growing and cooking with Australia’s unique edible plants. Her research has focused particularly on the opportunities for growing commercially as well as the nutritional, environmental and culinary properties of these foods. Julie is an ecologist and environmental scientist and also […]
