All farmers are invited 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. Come along and learn about the methodology used by Bimbadeen to grow soil carbon, learn more about the soil carbon coring process and listen to […]
The next Morn Pen Farmer Discussion Group will feature Chris Alenson talking on ‘Deep Time and the Implication for Sustainable Agriculture’ The concept of Deep Time suggests that an understanding of geological time that covers millions of years may provide us with a renewed enthusiasm to embrace sustainable development realising that all our resources are […]
What does climate change mean for farmers? What are the risks? What are the opportunities? What can farmers do? Come along to this one-day event to listen to expert presenters and be part of the discussion about climate forecasts, practical actions to build farm resilience, carbon farming opportunities, legal and financial risks and more. When: […]
An insight into some of the biggest biosecurity risks for the Mornington Peninsula. Potential impacts, prevention and mitigation • QUEENSLAND FRUIT FLY, VARROA MITE & BEES - Mick Blake, Biosecurity Centre of Excellence, Box Hill Tafe • SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA, BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG - Jess Lye, CESAR • PHYLLOXERA IN GRAPEVINES & ORNAMENTAL VINES […]
All farmers are invited to participate in a workshop and farm walk: GUEST SPEAKER: John Feehan, world renowned dung beetle expert and former head of CSIRO’s dung beetle project THE WORKSHOP Learn about how dung beetles can make soil healthier and more productive - including interrupting parasite life cycles, aerating soil, cleaning paddocks and […]
Was your property affected by the recent fires? Do you need help with identifying and controlling weeds that are growing on your property? Meet Soil Microbiologist Meet, Mary Cole, and learn about non-chemical weed control whilst also improving your soil health. Morning tea and lunch included. Bring wet weather gear, sturdy shoes, chair and your weed samples. For more information […]
Bunyip Landcare invite you to their annual bushdance. This is a great community event. The Briagalong Bush Band will be playing. Bring your dancing shoes and check shirt! BYO drinks and snacks. Tea & coffee provided.
THE RESULTS ARE IN!! Every creature leaves traces of their DNA in their surrounding aquatic or terrestrial environment, through skin cells, hair, and other Bodily secretions. This is environmental DNA (eDNA). 30 locals have been involved in a study to find wildlife in farm dams around Jindivick & Neerim District. 16 dams have been sampled […]
Our next gathering is open to discussion group participants & MPP members & all those who know Gillian Stewart. Gillian helped facilitate our discussion group until she started working in Western Samoa from 2016. Gillian is the Programme Manager for Women in Business Development Incorporated (WIBDI) – Western Samoa. WIBDI manages a Certified Organic Grower […]
You are invited to attend the next organic vegie/fruitgrowers discussion group at Gordon & Lyn Jones Potato Farm. The Jones family has been growing potatoes in Warragul in West Gippsland for four generations. The farm produces a variety of potatoes for farmer’s markets and small order retail as well as certified seed and processing potatoes. […]
