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Letter from President

11 June 2013   Dear Members This note is to keep you up to date with several developments in the Society relating to the remainder of this year. 1.    The annual subscription will rise from $50.00 to $60.00 as from … Continue reading

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2011 Conference Proceedings now online for members

An electronic version of the 2011 Conference Proceedings is now available online to members only(access using username and password).  Lots of extremely informative papers to keep you at the cutting edge of grasslands research and management. For details on applying … Continue reading

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Conference Bus Tours a Success

Conference delegates enjoyed two interesting and informative bus tours in the Bathurst area yesterday as part of the 26th Annual Conference. One tour visited the Paspaley Pearls Rural property Bunnamagoo at Rockley where they heard from the manager Matt Bowden … Continue reading

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Can't make it to the conference this year – join us online

If you can’t make it to the conference this year don’t worry – regular updates will be available on the website and our Facebook page during each day. Keep an eye out for posts of presentation and bus tour highlights.  As … Continue reading

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2010 – From the President's Desk

The year is rapidly coming to yet another end, and fortunately the general seasonal picture across NSW is better than for many years. The downside continues to be rainfall in the cropping areas that has already caused signifi cant delays … Continue reading

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New book on tropical grasses for Northern Inland NSW available

This publication is a joint venture between I&I NSW and the Grassland Society of NSW. The book provides a comprehensive guide to sowing and managing tropical grasses in Northern Inland NSW.  Chapters include; Planning and preparation, Pre-sowing weed control, Getting species … Continue reading

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Grassland Society of NSW Celebrates 25 years

At the recent Grassland Society of NSW Annual Conference at Dubbo (July 28-29), the Society celebrated 25 years as an organisation.  Malcolm Campbell, the Grassland Society Secretary for 17 years (1985-2002) and Life Member entertained the conference delegates at the … Continue reading

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Pasture Varieties used in New South Wales 2010 – 2011

This excellent publication is a joint venture between I&I NSW and the Grassland Society of NSW. It provides information on species and varieties/brands of pasture grasses, legumes and some herbs used in pastures. Varieties/brand names are listed together with suppliers and other … Continue reading

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From the Presidents Desk

From the President’s desk – Mick Duncan (December 2009) Seasonal conditions across NSW vary greatly, with good winter crop prospects in northern NSW, patchy further south, and pasture conditions also varying according to location. Irrespective whether you are a climate change sceptic … Continue reading

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Last 2009 newsletter online

A bit late but better late than never:  the last issue of the 2009 newsletter is now online here. This is the first newsletter edited by Carol Harris – the new editor – and is full of interesting articles and … Continue reading

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