Conference: Organic Food & Farming – Application of Sustainability 8-9 November 2010, Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Food, Farming and the Future.
Don’t miss the opportunity to interact with and listen to a remarkable line up of speakers; Soil biologists to the “2008 NSW farmer of the year”, “The Organic Cook” to progressive Organic producers as they explore the opportunities and innovation that agriculture and the general community can generate in the face of current and developing challenges.
Entry: Cover cost of fully catered organic menu
Please register by the 3rd of November 2010 - www.organicagriculture.asn.au
Early Bird finishes 15th of October 2010
Enquiries: Stephen Cross scross@wideband.net.au
Ph (03) 5153 2204 Mob 0447 368 312
On behalf of the Orange EverGraze team, you are invited to attend the up coming field day on Wednesday October 27th 2010 at the EverGraze Proof site at Panuara, near Orange.
This day will focus on the results thus far in conducting a grazing systems experiment on the Central Tableland’s native pastures.
Guest speaker, Jim Virgona will talk about his research on how best to integrate native and introduced pastures.
Click here to download the Panuara Field day flyer
Please RSVP for catering purposes by Friday 22nd October to Warwick Badgery (Industry & Investment) on (02) 6391 3814 or email warwick.badgery@industry.nsw.gov.au.
More information at the EverGraze website.
The 2010 Conference Proceedings are now online and available to all members.
Simply browse the publications page or go straight to the Contents here.
While all members receive a hard copy of the Conference Proceedings, it can be handy to have them in electronic format for easy searching and archival.
We are in the process of uploading Contents of all 25 Conferences – this will take a little time so bear with us as we work through the years. Thank you to Carmen Elvins for typing these up for us – a big job! For now, only the Table of Contents will be published online but copies of papers may be sourced by contacting the Secretary.
Lots of great information available – just one of the benefits of Grassland Society membership.
Would you like more information on…
- how to improve your country with your grazing management?
- how to manage the grass you have, keep it and increase the yield?
- how to increase your pasture?
- how to grow more stock feed from less rain?
- how to manage your rural business with increasing debt levels?
- what some of your peers are doing to improve their properties and businesses?
- the latest from Western Catchment Management Authority on invasive scrub and Property Vegetation Plans?
Choose from one of 4 field days at Wilcannia, Bourke, Cobar or Brewarrina – 30th August, 1st, 3rd or 5th September (respectively).
Please download the brochure here for more information and to register your attendance at your preferred field day.
The Sheep CRC publishes a quarterly newsletter plus a range of other publications which may be of interest to Grassland Society members.
Click here to access the newsletters or browse the site http://www.sheepcrc.org.au/ for a range of sheep specific information.
Thesecond issue of the Grassland Society newsletter for 2010 is now online with the second part of Dr Yin Chan’s article on soil organic carbon and information on pasture cropping – both very topical subjects.
Also an update on the conference in Dubbo – see the separate news post on this.
Volume 25, Number 2, 2010 (pdf file 4700kb)
- Editorial – Carol Harris
- Increasing soil organic carbon of agricultural land (part 2) – Dr Yin Chan
- Does pasture cropping fit into my farm – GD Millar & WB Badgery
- Guidelines for robotic milking
- Conference Update
- The greenhouse effect on grassland production – Dr Roger Gifford
- How has the story developed in the 20 years since 1990 – Dr Roger Gifford
- From the President’s Desk – Mick Duncan
You will need your username and membership number to access this online version of the newsletter – if you do not have these details, just email us via the Contact Form and we’ll help you log in.
Global Challenges – Local Choices
Grassland Society of Southern Australia
51st Annual Conference
10th – 12th August 2010
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
Please download the Conference brochure here for program and registration form or visit their website to register online.
Remember the Annual Conference is coming up soon so make sure you check the Conference Page (link on menu above) for the latest brochure and registration forms.
The Australasian Soil and Plant Analysis Council Inc 2010 annual conference will be held at the CSIRO Discovery Centre in Canberra from November 29 to December 1.
Download the Preliminary Flyer for ASPAC 2010 here or see more information at their website.
Registrations open for the conference July 20th.
The Pasture Picker Tool is a powerful resource for selecting pasture species suitable for your local conditions. It is a comprehensive guide to pasture species for anyone with an interest in animal production and research. The selection criteria, which can be applied for pasture systems across Australia, have been chosen in partnership with industry and R&D representatives.
This selection tool is a unique package that delivers in one location the accumulated knowledge of pasture industry experts from both the public and private sector. It is a pasture selection tool that can be used by farmers, advisors and agribusiness to select pasture species for specific conditions across Australia
This Pasture Selection Tool gives you the ability to:
- Identify pasture species suitable for your climate, soils, production system and management
- Access up to date information on these species with information on use, adaptation, and management of the pasture species and currently available cultivars
- View images of the plants and their possible use
The Pasture Picker Tool is a collaborative project under the banner of Pastures Australia.
Pastures Australia is a Joint Venture for investment in the genetic improvement, management and adoption of pasture plants across Australia.
The partners are Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the Grains Research & Development Corporation(GRDC), Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), Dairy Australia (DA), and the Rural Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC).
