Rapid Soil Assessment Tool Field Day discussion over Zoom

Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are hosting this exciting event over Zoom. We will explore the Rapid Soil Assessment Tool (RSAT) and how you can use this simple in-paddock assessment to further inform your nutrient and pasture management decisions. Agronomist Chris Alenson who helped develop the tool will be guiding us through the RSAT process. […]

WPCLN Organic Vegie/Fruit growers Disc Group – Mossy Willow Farm

As we still can't meet in a physical sense, we will continue to meet 'on-line' to keep us connected, and to support & learn from each other! Our next farm 'virtual' walk is at Mossy Willow Farm on the Mornington Peninsula. Mikey takes us on a farm walk & talk on this bio-intensive, organic, no-till […]

WPCLN Sustainable Farming Discussion Group – Fire recovery

We continue to meet 'on-line' to keep us connected, and to support & learn from each other! The focus for this discussion group is ‘Fire recovery’. We will take a walk over Robert & Ingrid’s farm to see how things are recovering since the Bunyip fire in 2019. We also visit Jim’s farm which was […]

Selling produce online in the time of COVID and beyond

The Mornington Peninsula Market Gardeners Farmer Discussion Group is running a virtual discussion with guests Kirsten Larsen and Robert Collyer. It would be an understatement to say that COVID-19 has shaken up food supply chains and distribution models! At the same time consumers have a heightened sense of urgency for sourcing fresh produce and supporting […]

Morn Pen Farmer Discussion Group – Integrating Trees on Farms

We are excited to have forester and farmer Clinton Tepper join us for our next ‘online’ gathering for an informal discussion about ‘integrating trees on farms for MULTIPLE benefits’! In 2014, Clinton planted 3 species of trees at wide spacings to integrate high value timber, pasture and livestock in the one paddock. Clinton is so […]

Sustainable Farming Disc Group – IPM in pastures

Our next discussion group focuses on pasture pests! We continue to meet online and all are welcome. Over the past year, Tony has been trialing ways to manage lucerne flea and red legged earthmite in pastures though the sowing of targeted pasture species when renovating his pasture which are designed to disrupt the lifecycle of […]

Organic Vegetable & Fruit Growers Discussion Group – Dr Kelvin Montagu (no-till for organic farmers)

‘SELECTION and TERMINATION of COVER CROPS for organic growers considering NO-TILL OR STRIP TILL’ No-till/reduced till horticulture has proven to deliver significant benefit to vegetable growers profitability, productivity and to soil health. However, organic growers face additional challenges with no-till methods such as choosing & terminating green manure crops. Dr Kelvin Montagu is a research […]

Morn Pen farmers discussion group – La-Niña – What does it mean for our farm?

Climate variability is one of the biggest challenges in agriculture. One season too dry; the next too wet. From frost to heatwaves, each extreme has its own risk. While it is impossible to control the weather, a better understanding of climate risk can help primary producers minimise its potential to impact on their business. For […]