“LIMITED PLACES REGISTRATION CLOSE NOVEMBER 24TH “ Accredited Clinics – Bombala Low stress livestock handling techniques are becoming increasingly important considerations in the improvement of animal welfare and meat quality. This course will teach stock handlers simple handling techniques to reduce the stress of yarding and working livestock. Boyd Holden delivers these courses all […]
Consider entering our $500 lucky door prize at the upcoming Landcare Celebration on the 1st November. To be eligible for the ‘door prize’ all your group needs to do is write down what your group would do with the $500 (100 words or less), and email it back to Jean at mail@fscla.org.au or drop it into the […]
You are invited to join Far South Coast Landcare in a celebration to thank their many volunteers. When : 1 Nov 2017, 5:30pm Where : Landcare Office – 71 Auckland St, Bega. (BYO alcohol) Come along and enjoy a meal designed to showcase some of the wonderful produce grown in the Valley. Local dairy, veggies, fruit, […]
Saturday 21 October Matt & Sandra Evans’, 54 Glisson Watson Road, Cobargo 8:30am – 12:00: Soil test analysis workshop 1:00pm – 3:30pm: Paddock walk at two demonstration sites The Know Your Soils project has been running since September 2016, and has involved a group of 32 farmers getting to understand their soils better, analyse soil […]
The Landcare NSW Muster is held every two years to ensure that what Landcare NSW delivers on is based on what Landcarers asked them to do. This year it will be held on the morning of Wednesday 25th October before the 2017 NSW Landcare and Local Land Services Conference in Albury. Landcare NSW encourage all Landcarers to […]
Candelo Town Hall Saturday 14th October 2017 9am – 4.30pm Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. Registration essential for catering. Cost $20 to assist with soil and leaf analysis costs payable on the day. RSVP to Heidi on 0428 596 047 (text) or email: heidi@candelosalers.com Sponsored by: Southern Farm Supplies, Gosh Seaweed concentrate, Bega […]
Developed by Australia’s leading vets, cattle specialists and rural business experts, ReproActive is an outstanding specialised training workshop series designed to help maximise the reproductive potential of herds. Each module will provide a wealth of knowledge to producers, resellers and veterinarians. Register online at http://www.reproactivebega.eventbrite.com.au
As part of the new Biosecurity Act Bega Valley Shire Council will be developing Local Weed Management Plans. These Plans will open up opportunities to tackle weeds strategically in your area. If you would like to discuss your weed issues and work together with you local community and Landcare to develop a strategic approach, please contact Chris at […]
Dune Onion Weed found on the South Coast… Unfortunately a new beach invader has just been discovered on our Far South Coast beaches at three widely separated sites. Dune Onion Weed (Trachyandra divaricata) looks rather like a ‘limp’ agapanthus with clumps of bright green flat strappy leaves about 70cm long. The plants found locally were […]
Dry Land Grazing on the Far South Coast – A Guide for New Landowners This booklet is not about livestock selection, it is about knowing what livestock like to eat and do well on, and this is one of the keys to making a profit in coastal dry land grazing. This easy to read booklet […]