In partnership with Regional Development Australia (RDA) Riverina and funded by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), Riverina Local Land Services will host the workshops which will provide landholders with information to support their recovery journey including local pasture species selection, pasture establishment and management, optimising livestock productivity from pasture, and strengthening ongoing producers welfare and resilience.

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PASTURE SELECTION/PASTURE IMPROVEMENT/ GRAZING MANAGEMENT/HEALTH & WELLBEING

Workshops will include presentations plus on farm paddock walks with leading professionals:

- Nathan Ferguson, Graminus Consulting Pty Ltd: Pasture species selection – what suits best

- Richard Hayes, NSW DPIE: Pasture establishment and management – best practices

- Basil Doonan, Pinion Advisory: Optimising pasture production with livestock production

- Geoff Minchin, RLLS: Farming Forecaster, dynamic data to optimise on-farm decision making

- John Harper, Rural Outreach Counselling: ROC and Mate-keeper Program

Also, in attendance will be Jessica Keemink from Rural Financial Counselling Services and Andrew Rae, Community Recovery Officer with Snowy Valley Council to provide any additional information required on welfare, resilience or financial support.

Monday 7 June 2021 - Two workshop locations and times are available for selection as below:

Yaven Creek: ‘Westside’ 1643 Yaven Creek Road, Yaven Creek: 9am to 11:30am. BBQ Lunch at 12:00pm. (Host - Mike Reynolds property – follow signs to shearing shed)

Wondalga: ‘Moorallie’ 113 Macks Road, Wondalga: 1:00pm - 4:00pm. BBQ lunch provided at 1:00pm followed by workshop between 1:30pm – 4:00pm. (Host – Lachlan Roche’s property – follow signs to shed)

Optimising Pasture Production for Livestock Workshops

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