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Upcoming Events
May
June
Funding and Scholarship Opportunities
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Do you have a shelter belt? We would love to hear from you. |
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Shelterbelts are a land management practice that can make an agriculture system more successful through protecting soil, crops and livestock from harsh weather conditions.
Even though they occupy only a small part of your agricultural landscape, its advantages on the ecological and economical perspective are high.
Shelterbelts also have the potential to mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon into the soil through their above and below ground biomass.
Therefore, it makes sense to consider shelterbelts within farm management plans.
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board invites you to complete this survey to help us better understand landholders' experiences of the effects of shelterbelts on soil health and primary production across our region. It will also help us identify knowledge gaps and to guide our future projects, such as trial sites and workshops.
Please head to our website to complete the survey.
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Fox bounty program |
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The South Australian fox bounty program supports primary producers by providing $10 per fox that is humanely killed on their land.
It is a way to increase productivity of the agricultural sector through enhanced fox control in drought-affected areas. The program complements existing coordinated fox control programs run by regional landscape boards, such as 1080 baiting.
The fox bounty is funded by the State Government's Drought Support Program.
To find out more about this program or to see the Limestone Coast collection dates head to the PIRSA website.
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Landcare Farming Webinar Series |
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The Landcare Farming Webinar Series supports farmers, graziers and landholders from across Australia with expert advice to improve agricultural and ecological outcomes on their properties.
Their latest webinar brings together five experts to assist producers in improving their biodiversity literacy and understanding of environmental accounting methods, helping them navigate an industry increasingly concerned with aligning best practice land and biodiversity management and profitable production.
Watch the most recent webinar Maximising Ecosystem Opportunities to Fit Your Business: Biodiversity.
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Carbon without the Jargon |
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A workshop and farm visit that will de-mystify carbon farming and provide a hands-on experience, allowing you to learn from leading business, Peel Pastoral, and take home tips and tricks to implement changes in your own business.
Workshop topics:
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Climate and Carbon: why count carbon and how it relates to climate, with Samuel Bye, Carbon and Agribusiness specialist, Agsam Consulting.
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Demystifying carbon: practical tips on how to approach carbon with Cam Nicholson, Agribusiness Advisor, Nicon Rural Services.
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Soil carbon and fertility: results from five paired cropping and grazing case studies with Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting.
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Farm visit - Carbon farming: visit Peel Pastoral and hear from Todd and Anne Woodard how they have increased their soil carbon and the benefits for their business.
Come along to the workshop and farm visit or just the farm visit. Workshop and Farm Visit (includes morning tea and lunch): MFMG members $50, additional MFMG members $30, non-members $200.
Farm Visit only: MFMG members $25, additional MFMG members $15, non-members $100. Registrations essential by 25 May 2023 here. This project is funded by the Australian Government.
Wednesday 31 May, 9 am to 4.30 pm, Naracoorte area
To register please go to the MFMG website.
This project is supported by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
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Recordings - Seasonal climate update webinar - April |
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These webinars with Agriculture Victoria Seasonal Risk Agronomist Dale Grey, focus on the current seasonal climate outlook for Southern NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
The outlook includes multiple model forecasts for rainfall and temperature and current oceanic, atmospheric and soil moisture conditions.
South Australia
Date and time recorded: Thursday 20 April 2023 at 12 pm ACST
Passcode: vi87gN
Recording length: 50 mins
Watch it here
Victoria
Date and time recorded: Friday 21 April 2023 at 12 pm AEST
Passcode: g@!NSL
Recording length: 63 mins
Watch it here
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All Things Farm Business |
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Do you struggle with:
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Making the big farm decisions i.e. machinery purchases, land purchase/sales?
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Where you want to be in the future?
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The best way to structure your business to service you and your family now and into the future.
Join Jeff McDonald, RLS Agribusiness, for an interactive workshop full of ‘real life’ examples to learn more about:
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Decision Making Processes
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Separating emotion from business
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Taking a Big Picture Strategy View
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Building Accountability Into Your Business
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Business Structures
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A chance for informal conversation following lunch.
Date: Thrusday 11th May 2023
Time: 9.30 AM TO 1.30 PM
Cost: $50
Place: Members Boardroom, Naracoorte Showgrounds Smith Street, Naracoorte
RSVP - 4 May 2023
For more information please contact Jacqui Foster, WoTL Ambassador M: 0429 866 917 or head to the WoTL website.
This project is supported by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
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Meat & Livestock Australia's Healthy Soil Hub |
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Meat & Livestock Australia's (MLA) Healthy Soil Hub has tips and tool to get your soils in shape for the season ahead.
To learn more about soil testing and hear from other producers head to the MLA website.
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Your path to carbon management in the Limestone Coast |
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The Limestone Coast Landscape Board's carbon management information is a resource for landholders who would like to learn more about climate change, emissions reduction, carbon farming and sustainable land management.
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Understanding Carbon
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Storing carbon on your property
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How management practices affect soil organic carbon on your property
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Carbon credits - considerations and benefits
Wating to know more? The Limestone Coast Landscape Board website has all the latest information about carbon management.
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Growing Carbon Farming Pilot projects |
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The Growing Carbon Farming Demonstration Pilot (the pilot) is a State Government initiative, providing grants of up to $100,000 to seven commercial carbon farming projects.
These projects will quantify carbon abatement, alongside measurable environmental and socio-economic benefits best suited to South Australia.
The Pilot aims to increase the uptake of carbon farming in South Australia by demonstrating:
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methods that have application for our primary industry sector
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carbon farming activities that contribute to revenue and jobs
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co-benefits of carbon farming
Go to the PIRSA website to read about the sucessful Limestone Coast carbon farming projects.
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SA Drought Hub Workshop Success |
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On Thursday 13 April, 40 people attended the SA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation What's Driving your Season? workshop covering the Limestone Coast 2023 seasonal weather forecast and climate update.
Leading SA climate and weather experts Darren Ray and Dr Peter Hayman along with farmer and consultant Barry Mudge were there to assist growers to understand forecasts, climate prediction models and other climate tools to make better decisions on farm.
The day was filled with interesting topics, questions and discussions, with a lot of people staying on to discuss the topics over a delicious lunch provided by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board.
This project is supported by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
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Landcarer - Free online community platform |
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Landcarer is an online community just for YOU. It is for anyone involved or interested in conservation land management and agriculture.
The Landcarer platform allows you to share resources, start discussions, expand your knowledge all while forming connections with others. Landcarer is a place to promote your work and project outcomes, promote your events, share and start conversations with like-minded people and organisations.
Across the 12 Communities of Practice, discover content aligning to special interest topics relevant for you and/or your organisation.
For more information visit www.landcarer.com.au
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Elevate Your Farming Business with LevelUp |
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Are you ready to take your farming business to the next level? Pinion Advisory are excited to introduce an innovative program that is specifically designed around a small group setting. This program goes beyond just theory, as it involves a dynamic workshop and follow-up group coaching sessions to help you drive real practice change on your farm.
What can you expect from the LevelUp Program?
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Knowledge of Farm Governance Principles
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Strategic Thinking and Business Planning
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Cultivating Preferred Culture
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Advisory Board Setup and Management
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Tools for Effective Capital Assessment
The LevelUp Program is designed to provide you with practical knowledge, tools, and support to drive real practice change and achieve sustainable success in your farm business. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our exclusive small group setting and unlock the full potential of your farming operation.
Visit the Pinion Advisory website to learn more or go to eventbrite to secure your spot.
This project is supported by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
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EcoVineyards Event - FREE |
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Image credit: Dr Mary Retallack
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Join agroecologist/viticulturist Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd, who will host an EcoVineyards Program practical soil health field event with special guest presenters:
Dr Eshan Sayad - Limestone Coast Landscape Board:
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Visual Soil Assessment for Vineyards
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Soil macrofauna diversity sampling
Dave Boyd - EcoGrower:
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Tour of the Patrick of Coonawarra EcoVineyards demonstration sit
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Date: Thursday 22 June
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Time: 8:30 am
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Location: Patrick of Coonawarra
More information and how to register for this event can be found at Eventbrite.
This project is supported by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program Smart Farms Small Grants - an Australian Government initiative
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Hort Connections Conference |
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Hort Connections – the largest horticulture conference and trade show in Australia and New Zealand – will be held between 5 - 7 June 2023 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Early Bird sales are now available for access to the action-packed three-day event. This includes access to all official Hort Connections events, including the Welcome Reception, Perfection Fresh Breakfast, and the Hort Connections Gala Dinner.
Check out the links below for more information about this conference:
Hort Connections is co-produced by AUSVEG and the International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand.
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Your Season, Your Success |
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'Your Season, Your Success' has been upgraded from the original training program 'More Lambs More Often', in consultation from leading experts in their field, to assist farmers in adapting to variable weather conditions and building resilient whole farming systems.
This one day session will build strategies to manage seasonal variability and profitability, while mitigating risk and the impacts of people and productivity.
Gather your own group of 10-12 farmers today and a trainer will deliver the course directly to you at your own location. Investment of $200 + GST per participant (fee subsidy applied for Limestone Coast participants, full cost $350).
For more information contact Bec Malseed by phone (+61) 407 730 943 or head to the Rural Industries Skill Training (RiST) website.
This project is supported by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program
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