Tropical Pasture Technical Update. North West Local Land Services and the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) held a tropical pasture technical update in Tamworth in June 2021, presenting the latest research in pasture systems and grazing management.
Link to the video presentation is here:
https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/north-west/key-projects/ag-resources
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The conference committee has had to make the very difficult decision to offer the conference as virtual only.
If you have already booked for the live event, full or partial refunds will be organized.
The virtual conference will cost $120 – https://www.trybooking.com/BQRGT
Click here to download the updated 021 Grassland Society of NSW Virtual Conference Flyer/Program
Registration will give you:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2RBXQSG
This survey will help identify the key weeds for a new NSW DPI research project which aims to develop an autonomous robot capable of finding and then selectively spraying the target weed in a pasture.
The conference is coming up in July (20th/21st) so now is the time to think about getting a paper ready to present.
Information on the Conference will be posted here as it becomes available.
If you would like to submit a paper or poster, please see the Call for Papers guidelines here. Final drafts should be submitted by the 12th April.
The Grassland Society of NSW would like to wish all of our members and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I usually put a fun and colourful christmas picture on these end of year posts but I dont think that is what is called for this year.
I think everyone would agree that what we all want for Christmas and then ongoing through the next year is rain and lots of it.
So here’s hoping for us all with this drawing by Anton Mauve from the late 19th century to set the mood:
For those who are struggling with drought, bushfires, and tough times, make sure you take a little time out over Christmas to look after yourself.
Wishing you all the best for a better 2020.
The last newsletter for 2019 is now online and as usual full of useful information. Check it out below:
Volume 34, Number 4, 2019 (pdf file 5250kb)
Please see below for latest Society newsletter with lots of interesting reading. Our newsletter editor Carol Harris has done a great job as usual with this issue marking 10 years in the editor’s job – we appreciate her hard work.
Volume 34, Number 3, 2019 (pdf file 4250kb)
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
Media requests:
Jill Stewart | Curious Culture | info@curiousculture.net |0414 215 285
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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)
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