The latest issue of the newsletter is now online.
Volume 34, Number 2, 2019 (pdf file 875kb)
2019 Grassland Conference Earlybird Tickets On Sale NOW
The biennial two day Conference will be held on 3 – 4 July 2019 in Gunnedah, NSW.The theme of the 2019 Conference is “Renewed focus on livestock systems for resilience – the swing back to forages”.
It is an occasion for Primary Producers in North West NSW to come together and consider opportunities to grow.
Grassland NSW Conference Convenor, George Truman said, “The Conference is a premier event for producers managing pasture and livestock systems. It is a two-day
event that will educate, inform, connect and provide opportunities to consider to improve your own business.” The two day Conference is comprised of a series of sessions and presentations. These include: Climate Change and Variability, Economics – Producers Changing – the swing to forages, Livestock Production Systems and Livestock Nutrition as well as Livestock and Plant Genetics. Special Speaker Presentations will give delegates insight into current perspectives, drought conditions and opportunities.
“The drought is still biting and many producers are still very busy feeding, the organisers of the conference recognise the situation and have put together a producer panel, to discuss how they managed the drought and the opportunities they were able take advantage of.”
Bus trips and farm tours are on the agenda along with the opportunity to network at the Conference Dinner. Our after-dinner speaker, Greg Mills. GoAhead Business Solutions, will be addressing Social License, which has been hitting the headlines in recent months.
“We encourage you to be at the forefront of your pasture and livestock systems, by attending the 2019 Grassland Conference,” said George Truman.
Special drought discounted Earlybird Tickets are now on sale and there are a range of ticket package options. An Earlybird FULL CONFERENCE PASS is valued at $265
(Member)/ $335 (Non-Member). It provides unlimited access to daily sessions, plus Conference Dinner and Bus tour. SINGLE DAY passes are also available for $115
(Member)/$175 per day (Non-Member). Conference Dinner, Bus Tour and Student tickets also available.
For a full list of Ticket options and to BOOK NOW at special drought discounted EARLYBIRD prices visit Grassland Society of NSW website: www.grasslandnsw.com.au
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The first issue of the Society newsletter for 2019 is now online with some very useful reading with special emphasis on pasture and feeding management during these particularly challenging dry conditions.
Volume 33, Number 1, 2018 (pdf file 935kb)
The final newsletter for 2018 is now available:
Volume 33, Number 4, 2018 (pdf file 828kb)
From all of us at the Society, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year – and most importantly better weather for 2019.
The latest newsletter is now online at the link below. As usual it has lots of very useful information for all of us.
Volume 33, Number 3, 2018 (pdf file 955kb)
Of particular interest to those still struggling with drought across the state, will be the updated version of the “Managing and Preparing for Drought (August 2018)”. Details within the newsletter but to make it easier for everyone, you can use this direct link to download the publication. Further information on Drought Assistance and other resources is available at the DPI DroughtHub.
Grant applications now open!
There’s 13 industry award categories available in the 2019 round – cotton; dairy; eggs and poultry (layers); established, new and emerging rural industries; fisheries and aquaculture; forest and wood products; grains; health and biosecurity; meat and livestock; pork; red meat processing; viticulture and oenology; and wool.
Applications close on Friday 12 October 2018. The Award winners will be publicly recognised as part of the ABARES Outlook 2019 conference in Canberra in March 2019.
Since they were launched in 2001, the Science and Innovation Awards have helped more than 230 young researchers, innovators and scientists turn their ideas into reality through more than $3.7 million in grant funding. Be a part of the 2019 round and apply today!
Winners of the industry category Science Awards are then invited to apply for the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources’ Award, which provides additional funding for an extended research project.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Interested in applying for a 2019 Science and Innovation Award grant? To be eligible you must:
Note:
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact the Science Awards team at scienceawards@agriculture.gov.
The latest issue of the newsletter (Vol33/No2) is now online with some very useful information particularly during these very dry times.
Volume 33, Number 2, 2018 (pdf file 890kb)
Note: for those who want to check out the Drought Feed Calculator, it can be downloaded for Android here and for Apple here.
The first newsletter for 2018 has just been released and as usual is full of interesting and informative articles. Check it out:
Volume 33, Number 1, 2018 (pdf file 935kb)
The latest (and last for 2017) newsletter is now online with lots of great information as usual.
Volume 32, Number 4, 2017 (pdf file 2150kb)
Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year with the right amount of rain falling just when you need it.
The latest issue of the newsletter is now online and as usual is jam-packed with information for everyone.
For those who work closely with livestock, I urge you to read the Q Fever article and assess whether you need to take steps to protect yourself from this debilitating disease – better safe than sorry.
The other very useful item in the newsletter regards the pasture trial network which aims to publish information about pasture varieties to help everyone make informed and objective decisions.
Volume 32, Number 3, 2017 (pdf file 3720kb)
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