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Thursday 6 March 2025
L - R: Michaela Settle MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development and Agriculture and Dr Mary Cole, winner of the Victorian AgriFutures Rural Women's Award 2025
Dr Mary Cole wins Victorian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
The winner of the 2025 Victorian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award has been named as Dr Mary Cole for her pioneering work in biological farming and soil microbiology, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices for future generations.
Dr Cole accepted the award at a ceremony presented by Michaela Settle MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development and Agriculture, Victoria.
Recording: On-Farm Emissions Action Plan Pilot update
Watch the recording here.
Password: Climate
Presented by:
- Graeme Anderson, Climate Specialist
- Ralph Behrendt, Senior Specialist, Climate Change
- Alison Kelly, Emissions Specialist
- Jonathan Jenkin, 'Banemore'.
The team provides an update and shares insights on the On-Farm Emissions Action Pilot Plan.
Help stop salvinia
The only species of salvinia recorded in Victoria is Salvinia molesta – a highly invasive State prohibited weed.
Salvinia has two kinds of leaves, floating and under-water. It is illegal to grow, display, buy, sell or share salvinia anywhere in Victoria.
Use the 3D model of salvinia to get an extreme close-up of salvinia to help you identify and target this threat.
Report salvinia by calling 136 186, emailing weed.spotters@agriculture.vic.gov.au or online agriculture.vic.gov.au/salvinia
Gippsland Farm Forestry Grants closing tomorrow!
Applications close tomorrow 7 March 2025 so don’t miss out on a grant to plant trees on your land!
Grants are available to grow trees for timber.
Getting started in AgTech, with Ryan Burns
The Startup Network aims to help entrepreneurs navigate the startup journey, from ideation to securing funding, by offering practical guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
The head of community, Ryan Burns, emphasises the importance of founder optimism, customer obsession, and solving real problems as keys to startup success.
What's On
Details about Agriculture Victoria events can be found in one spot at agriculture.vic.gov.au/events.
VFF Stock Sense Calving essentials webinar series
Webinar part 1
When: 18 March
Time: 6 – 7:30 pm
Webinar part 2
When: 19 March
Time: 6 – 7:30 pm
New to calving? Wanting to learn more? Maybe you just need a quick refresher!
This 2-part FREE webinar is perfect for you – hosted by the Stock Sense team and Dr Rob Bonnano.
Get ready for the calving season with a checklist covering everything you need to know.
Structured to cover 101 Essentials, methods to preventing calving problems – a whole system approach, and a Q&A session to conclude.
Online Farm Business Resilience Program
When: Wednesday 19 March, 12 – 3 pm.
- Module 5: Business planning.
HERD 25
The Herd'25 conference has a program tailored to attract the herd improvement, genetics and animal performance industry. Featuring a strong lineup of speakers from Australia and worldwide.
Several world leaders are on the program this year and the Herd'25 gathering provides an opportunity for all interested in dairy herd improvement to unite, network and learn.
When: 12 and 13 March, from 9:30 am.
Where: All-Seasons Resort Hotel, Bendigo.
Managing biodiversity on farms
A walk and talk with local ecologist Peter Gannon. Join West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority for a discussion and a farm walk to learn more about protecting farm biodiversity values.
Hear about potential opportunities in carbon and biodiversity markets and grants to support farmers in protecting biodiversity.
When: Thursday 27 March 10:30 am - 2 pm
Where: 1984 Foster Mirboo Road, Mirboo
Keep up to date with GippsDairy's events on their website.
Keep up to date with Gippsland Agricultural Group's events on their website.
Contacting Agriculture Victoria
Call 136 186 from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call (except for mobiles and public telephones).
If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment contact the National Relay Service on 133 677 or www.relayservice.gov.au
All contact points can be found at: agriculture.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us
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