Events

EVENT: Frogs of the region information night

Want to know how to be frog friendly at your place? Head along to Lake Bolac on Wednesday, 2 July, and learn about the frogs of our region and why the wetlands of our area are pretty special places...

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PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT: Ramsar management plan

For the first time since its Ramsar listing in 2018 and the inaugural 7-year plan, the Glenelg Estuary Discovery Bay Ramsar Site management plan is being updated. Public comment is now being sought...

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ONLINE WORKSHOP: Whole farm planning

Are you needing some advice during the current drought conditions? Would you like to review where your farm is heading, while hearing what other farmers are doing? Are you interested in making your...

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ARMO – Glenelg River – May 30

Please be informed that a decision has been made by the Glenelg Hopkins CMA and Parks Victoria to attempt an artificial river mouth opening (ARMO) on the Glenelg River estuary at Nelson tomorrow,...

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Glenelg River closed estuary update

The Glenelg Hopkins CMA is closely monitoring the water levels behind the large beach berm at Nelson. Many in the community would be aware of the rising water levels behind it. At this point, the berm...

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WORKSHOP: Landscape Rehydration

A local workshop to be held at the Konongwootong Hall exploring strategies for rehydrating farm landscapes, presented by agroecologist David Hardwick. With over 20 years of experience in rural landscapes,...

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WORKSHOP: Sustainable, productive and profitable soils

Understanding the base of farming - soils - and how to make them more productive and profitable long into the future is the focus of a workshop in Hamilton in June. Being run by Southern Farming Systems,...

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WORKSHOPS: Carbon calculators for farm business

Carbon calculators: Understanding how they can benefit your farm business might be the next step in your learning about low carbon economy agriculture.Workshops in Hamilton and Casterton in May will cover...

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EVENTS POSTPONED – Irrigation workshops

After feedback from irrigators who are currently juggling on-farm demands like autumn calving, feeding, and the on-going dry conditions, we have decided to postpone the irrigation training sessions until...

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FREE TRAINING: Irrigation scheduling workshops

Planning when and how much water to apply to a crop to achieve maximum crop production or a particular crop quality is a key management action for achieve the best irrigation performance in the most cost...

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