There is a range of financial assistance available for farmers affected by drought. Call the Farmer Assistance Hotline 132 316 or see a rural financial counsellor to assess your eligibility today. This is a free service. Call 1800 686 175 or visit the ‘Drought Hub’ online for details on drought relief loans, subsidies and rebates. Farm Household Allowance (FHA) – The […]
The beaches of the Bega Valley are clean and weed free for a reason. It doesn’t just happen. For 10 years the ‘Coastal Weeds Project’ has been forging partnerships with Government Departments, Local Council, Landcare Volunteers and Local Aboriginal Land Councils to clean our beaches of weeds and rubbish from Narooma to the Victorian border. […]
WILD POLLINATOR COUNT Take 10 mins between 11th and 18th November, make a ‘Wild Pollinator Count’, and add your data to this large-scale, annual survey. It’s simple and you’ll be helping increase our knowledge of important insects in our region. MERIMBULA STAR-HAIR POLLINATORS The Merimbula star-hair (Astrotricha sp. Wallagaraugh) is an endangered shrub found in […]
Bega, Wednesday 5 Dec 2018, 10.00am until 1pm Venue to be advised. Lunch provided. (A similar event will be held in Moruya on 6th Dec) For information and to RSVP contact: South East Local Land Services – Bega Office on 02 6491 7806 or andrew.taylor@lls.nsw.gov.au. Numbers are limited. Farmers of the Far South Coast have a […]
The Far South Coast Landcare Association is seeking to employ a part-time Project Facilitator (2 days per week, for 2 years) to delivery our new Smart Farms Grant. The successful applicant will need strong facilitation skills, a solid understanding of both sustainable agriculture and the principles of EMS, as well as a keen interest in […]
A celebration to thank our Landcare volunteers. When: 16th October 2018 at 5:30pm Where: Landcare Office at 71 Auckland St, Bega. Cost: $20 each, or $10 for active Landcare members. Please pay in cash at the door Bookings: Seating is limited to 70 people. RSVP by oct 8 – email mail@fscla.org.au or phone Chris or Jean on 64947856 […]
Times are tough….Make a decision Local Land Services have received a dramatic increase in drought related enquiries and reports of animal welfare concerns in the last couple of weeks. There is a high probability we have a number of extremely tough months ahead of us. Are you and your stock ready? This article is provided […]
Local Land Services, in partnership with the Far South Coast Farmers Network, the Rural Financial Counselling Service and the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program will be holding a series of workshops to assist farmers in making sound decisions andaccessing available support in the current drought. The workshops will focus on: Drought decision making, including selling versus […]
The Far South Cost Landcare Association is seeking to employ a part-time Project Officer to delivery on-ground works as part of the Coastal Weeds Project. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, scheduling and delivery of works undertaken with Local Aboriginal Land Council work crews. Project delivery will include the mapping and removal of […]
If you can free up a few hours up on Tuesday the 5th June, consider attending our Soils Day near Bega with David Hardwick. David is an inspiring and respected speaker on soil health with over 20 years of experience in sustainable agriculture (visit David Hardwick’s website). Tuesday 5 June, 2018 from 9.30am til 2pm Rex Hergenhan property at Doctors Creek, 6km north […]
Tuesday 29 May, 2018 from 12.30pm til 4pm – Candelo Town Hall Lunch provided on arrival. This half-day session will provide local beef and sheep farmers with information and tips for managing livestock during periods of below average rainfall and slow pasture growth. The workshop will focus on: Understanding nutritional requirements of your class of livestock Estimating […]