The Riverina Highlands Landcare Network is organising a bus trip to the Binalong Alternative Fertiliser Trial.

Established in 2009, this trial investigated the effect of alternative and commonly used fertilisers on increasing soil fertility and pasture growth in native pastures. A total of 9 fertiliser products have been applied at rates determined by the fertiliser companies who contributed them.

A bus will depart Tumut at 8.30am, picking up in Gundagai at 9.00am, returning to Gundagai at 1.00pm and 1.30pm at Tumut.

When: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Where: ‘Kia Ora’ Bookham
Cost: A small fee to cover bus hire
RSVP: Cherie White 6941 2253 [email protected]

The Riverina Highlands Landcare Network is partnering with  Riverina Local Land Services to deliver the popular ‘Farm Technology Workshop: using smart phones, tablets and automation to streamline your farming operations‘.

Presenter Geoff Minchin (Riverina LLS) will provide interactive sessions on everything from farmers using social media, to helpful farm apps and how to share information through Cloud and other technology.

The Workshop will conclude with an update on the Spring 2014 outlook  with an opportunity for farmers to discuss issues around livestock and pasture health.

When: 12.30-3.30pm, Monday 22nd September 2014
Where: Adelong S&C Club
Cost: Free (Landcare Members) & $20 (Non-members). Includes lunch
RSVP: Cherie White (6941 2253) [email protected]
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Riverina Local Land Services is coordinating a Silage Making Field Day. Topics will include how to maximise rest urn ( quantity vs quality), cereal salvage silage, economics of hay vs silage, chop vs bale, heating and feeding issues. Presenters include John Plitz (Researcher – NSW DPI), Neil Griffiths (Technical Specilaist – NSW DPI) and Janelle Jenkins (Mixed Farming Officer – Riverina LLS).

When: 1- 3.30pm , Tuesday 19th August 2014
Where: Jim McDonnell’s ‘Bereena’, Hume Hwy, 6.5kms south of Gundagai
Enquiries: Janelle Jenkins, 6941 2256 [email protected]

Riverina Local Land Services is coordinating a Prograze Course for the Tumut area. Prograze is a course aimed at livestock producers that covers grazing and livestock management systems. The course consists of 8 half day sessions located on participants’ farms. The course covers topics including production, profit and sustainability, pasture assessment, fodder budgeting, grazing and worm control. For further information contact Janelle Jenkins, PH: 6941 2256  [email protected]

Dave Hunter, Threatened Species Officer with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage is guest speaker at The Riverina Highlands Landcare Network annual Winter Warmer Dinner.

Since the mid 90s Dave has undertaken research and monitoring of two unique and endangered frog species in the Riverina Highlands – the Northern Corroboree Frog and the Boorolong Frog ( pictured in the flyer). His research indicates that it is possible to combine the protection and restoration of our river environments with agricultural practices.

Dave’s presentation will provide an update on the  Corroboree Frog’s recovery program and how the extreme droughts and floods over the past decade have greatly informed his understanding of the Boorolong Frog and the management of its key habitat requirements.

The Riverina Highlands Landcare Network invites you to our Winter Warmer Dinner to hear Dave explain why the Corroboree and Boorolong frogs have told us about environmental management in the Riverina Highlands.

When: 6.30pm, Thursday 24th July 2014
Where: Royal Adelong Hotel (Top Pub)
Cost: $20 per head includes 2-course meal and wine
RSVP: by 21st July 2014 to Cherie White – 6941 2253
[email protected]

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