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New Zealand Grassland Association: Conference 2011

Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc. — 2011-11-07T16:30:00+11:00

When:: Tuesday 8^th November, 2011; Registration and Reception (wine and nibbles) available on Monday 7^th November, 2011 between 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
What:: Everyone with an interest in grassland farming is more than welcome to join the NZ Grassland Association at the annual conference in Gisborne.; The theme is ‘Farming profitably in challenging hill country'; We have interesting speakers on the programme including: North Island farmer and business man Willie Oliver discussing his experiences on-farm trading carbon plus Rod Oram, business commentator, joins us on day one to discuss farming profitably in an uncertain future.; Conference Accommodation options include the Quality Emerald Hotel. The rate for NZGA attendees is $150 including full buffet breakfast. Book direct to get the Grassland rate.; The Portside Hotel is also offering good deals for conference attendees with varied rates depending on room, see attached rate sheet. Their suites have full kitchens, or breakfast buffet will be available at The Emerald for $19/head, with other options nearby.
Times:: 7:30 am to 8:00 pm on Tuesday 8^th November, 2011; 7:30 am to 6:30 pm on Wednesday 9^th November, 2011; 8:25 am to 12:30 pm on Thursday 10^th November, 2011
Where:: Emerald Hotel and Conference Centre, Gisborne, New Zealand (North Island)
More Info:: Download Conference registration form here.; Portside Conference room rates here.; Booking form here.
Sponsors:: Agresearch; Dairy NZ; Eastland Community Trust; Ballance agri-nutrients; Agriseeds; Ravensdown; Beef and Lamb, New Zealand; Altum; Grasslanz; Agricom; PGG Wrightson Seeds; Dominion Salt; Ingleby; BDO; Farmers Air
Program:: Download draft programme here.

Ag Forum: Getting To Market

Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc. — 2011-10-26T13:30:00+11:00

brought to you by The Australian Institute of Agricultural Science & Technology,Tasmanian Division

When:: Wednesday 26^th October, 2011
Where:: Tailrace Centre, 1 Waterfront Drive, Riverside, Launceston
Time:: 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
What:: Agriculture is particularly important to the Tasmanian economy. Recent research shows potential to significantly increase the contribution that agriculture can make.; The theme for the afternoon is innovation in the production and marketing of Tasmanian agricultural products (particularly food) for state, interstate and overseas markets, and what that means for research, development and extension providers.; The audience will be challenged by the speakers, leading to discussion about what can be done to facilitate growth in Tasmanian agriculture
Cost:: Members $40 inc GST; Non members $55 inc GST
More Info?: Register on the AIAST website or click here. Or contact:; Donna Lucas 0459 047 478 or; David Armstrong 03 6334 1033
Sponsors:: Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology; Bringing The Elements Together
Program:: see below:

1:30 pm: Registrations
2:00 pm: Welcome: Donna Lucas
: Examples of investment, innovative production and marketing:
2:05 pm: Nick Cracknell, tomato grower, Granton; Investing in hydroponics
2:20 pm: Howard Hansen, Hansen Orchards, Grove; Innovation in the production and marketing of stone fruit
2:35 pm: Peter McPherson, BerryExchange; The attraction of Tasmania and the necessary marketing innovations for success
2:50 pm: David Byard; Opportunities for innovation in the marketing of Tasmanian meat
3:05 pm: Laurie Bonney, Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research; Summary of key messages
3:20 pm: Afternoon tea
: Getting onto the supermarket shelves:
3:40 pm: Darryl Wallace, Category Manager Hard Vegetables, Coles; Coles ideal relationship with suppliers
4:10 pm: Paul Lloyd, National Supply Chain Manager, Perfection Fresh; Roles and relationships with suppliers and supermarkets
: How can RD&E providers contribute to innovation and economic development?
2:30 pm: Session facilitated by Doris Blaesing.
5:30 pm: Close

Lucerne and Bent Grass Management Field Day

Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc. — 2011-10-20T09:30:00+11:00

Lucerne and bent grass management -
For profitable perenial pastures

When:

Thursday 20^th October, 2011

Where:

Mt. Wallace Hall

off the Geelong-Ballan Road, Mt. Wallace

For directions see below

Time:

9:30am to 4:30pm (lunch provided)

What:

Want to know more about lucerne and how it fits into your farming system? Want to know how you can increase the profitability of your perennial pastures through control of bent grass?

Come along to this field day on profitable perennial pastures and hear about:

The costs and profits of a lucerne mix.
How to control bent grass starting in spring.
How picking the right pastures impacts on kilogram per hectare of beef.
Grazing tolerant lucernes and how they fit in the farming system.
Fitting lucerne into your farming system.
Bus trip: Visit a MLA producer demonstration site and a lucerne recovery site.
How to increase soil carbon and why it is important.

RSVP:

By Monday 17th October to:

Name:: Neil James, Department of Primary Industries
Mobile:: 0417 353 929
Email:: neil.james@dpi.vic.gov.au

Guest Speakers

Lucerne. How it can increase profitability and production on-farm — Claire Swann from DPI Bendigo
Getting started on a bent grass control program in spring — Reg Hill from Wrightson Seeds
Getting it right! Plant, place and purpose — Anita Morant from DPI Hamilton
Extending the boundaries with GT lucernes – James Sewell from Wrightson Seeds
Bus trip to an MLA producer demonstration site at Ballan and DPI’s lucerne recovery site at Dereel
Fitting lucerne into our farming system — John and Maureen Fish, Ballan
What we have learnt from the producer demonstration site — Neil James from DPI Ballarat

Directions to Mt. Wallace

Evergraze Field Day

Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc. — 2011-10-26T09:00:00+11:00

Flexible Grazing Systems

“GFC explained − The science behind Grazing for Cash”

When:

Wednesday 26^th October, 2011

Where:

EverGraze Proof site

Four Mile Creek Rd, Panuara, near Orange

For directions see below

Time:

9:00am to 1:00pm (lunch provided)

What:

Evaluation of set stocking, 4 and 20 paddock grazing systems on native pastures.
What is driving the key differences in the systems?
How does grazing system influence lamb production?
What are your animals eating?
Understanding water movement in the soil under different grazing systems
Special presentation: the feeding required to successfully join ewe lambs (a NZ experience).

The Evergraze team will deliver an interactive field day which demonstrates the science of grazing systems and answer all your questions.

Contact:

Please RSVP for catering purposes by Friday 21st October to:

Name:: Warwick Badgery, Department of Primary Industries
Phone:: 02 6391 3814
Mobile:: 0427 274 034
Email:: warick.badgery@industry.nsw.gov.au

Directions from Orange

Head south along Peisley St (parallel with the railway line), which becomes Forest Rd as you cross a railway bridge.
Continue on Forest Rd for 4 km and turn right into Cadia Rd.
Continue along this road for approximately 24km until you reach the Panuara Proof site sign on your right (Note that after approximately 10km, Cadia Rd will veer to the left, but keep going straight ahead on Four Mile Creek Rd).
After the sign turn right into Wallaces Lane.
After 500m turn right into the property ‘Glendalough’.

Directions from Mandurama

Head north west on Gold St towards Loquat St. Sign says ‘Burnt Yards/Errowanbang’.
In 500m Gold St turns right and becomes Mandurama Burnt Yards Rd.
Travel 10.6kms then turn right at Burnt Yards Errowanbang Rd.
In 5.1kms turn left at Errowanbag Rd.
In 2.5kms turn left at Flyers Creek Panuara Rd.
In 8.5kms turn right at Four Mile creek Rd.
Travel 5kms then turn left at Wallaces Rd.
After 500m turn right into the property ‘Glendalough’.

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Beef Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) Field Day Edina Lane, "Spring Valley"

Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc. — 2011-09-23T14:00:00+10:00

When:: Friday 23^rd September, 2011
Where:: The field day will be held on Edina Lane, on “Spring Valley” — This is located 7.8km north of Woomargama on the Hume Highway (Northbound) or 6km south of Holbrook on the Hume Highway (Southbound). Look for the field day signs.
Time:: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
What:: Beef Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) Field Day Edina Lane, “Spring Valley”; Carp, Kelp and Christmas Island, where to next with fertilisers?
Cost:: Free, everyone welcome
More Info?: Please Contact Holbrook Landcare on 02 6036 3181
Sponsors:: Holbrook Landcare and MLA
Program:: see below:

1:45 pm: Arrive
2:00 pm: Dr Jeff Hirth. Agronomist, Jeff Hirth Editorial & Agronomic Servivces; Results of the trial so far: pasture assessments and …
2:30 pm: Ian Locke. Owner “Spring Valley”; Producer insights of the 3 year trial; The next step — what happens now at the trial site
3:00 pm: Nigel Philips. NSW Industry & Investment Technical Specialist, Pastures; What are the lessons for producers from this trial and similar applied trials?; Can we free up Phosphorous in our soils?
4:00 pm: Finish

Pasture Update Series • Eurora

Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc. — 2011-09-23T09:00:00+10:00

When:: Friday 23^rd September, 2011
Where:: Moglonemby Hall, Moglonemby Hall Road, Moglonemby
Time:: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
RSVP:: by phoning Clare at the Grassland Office on 03 5433 5324 or by emailing office at grasslands (see the link at bottom of page)
Cost:: $20 members; $40 non-members
Program:: see below:

9:00 am: Registrations
9:30 am: Demonstration Site; Leave hall and head to John Kelly’s MLA Producer Demonstration Site - overview of the day to be done on the bus.
9:45 am: Alison Desmond • DPI Benella; MLA PDS - Persistent and productive perennial pastures - latest trial results.
11:15 am: Morning Tea at Moglonemby Hall
11:30 am: Overview of EverGraze and the Grassland Society of Southern Aust; Thanks to sponsors and timeline for the remainder of the day.
11:45 am: Anita Morant • DPI Hamilton, Victorian EverGraze Extension Co- ordinator; Lucerne - The EverGraze Experience and Alternatives - EverGraze Wagga Proof Site results.; Kate Sargeant • National EverGraze Extension Leader; Alternatives to lucerne - includes time for questions.
12:30 pm: Lunch
1:15 pm: Jane Court • DPI Seymour; Using Grass Gro to investigate the effect of changing climates on livestock systems - includes time for questions.
2:00 pm: Cam Nicholson • Woady Yaloak Catchment Group; Issues around alternative fertilisers and how do you assess how they work for you.
2:30 pm: Afternoon Tea
2:45 pm: Cam Nicholson • Continued
3:15 pm: Wrap Up of Day and Evaluations
3:30 pm: Finish

Pasture Update Series • Kyneton