Spring Research Field Day keynote speaker Damian Jones.
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Farmers and industry are set to converge in Kerang at the Irrigation Farmers Network’s Spring Research Field Day on September 19.
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The event promises a day of discussions, research results and hands-on exploration of the latest irrigated crop varieties in the field.
A key project covered this year will be flexible irrigated farm systems, which is all about responding flexibly to climate and in-season weather.
Irrigation Farmers Network research manager Damian Jones will share research designed to ensure farmers can set up their system to adapt and respond to optimise profitability.
The irrigated variety trials are one of the key reasons growers attend the field days.
This session will feature seed industry experts including AGT, Pioneer Seeds, Intergrain, Pacific Seeds, Long Reach Plant Breeders, NuSeed, Seednet, BASF and RAGT.
They will share insights from the irrigated variety trials, discussing the nuances of selecting the best varieties for optimal results.
Soil moisture monitoring is also on the agenda, with Adam Taylor and Tim Robertson from Agriculture Victoria discussing the benefits of information to help make more informed decisions about water scheduling.
Irrigation Farmers Network executive officer Charlie Aves said she was excited to open the gates of the research farm.
“This event is a unique opportunity for farmers and industry to come together, walk through local irrigated trials, and discuss results that will have direct benefit to farmers across the region,” Ms Aves said.
The Spring Research Field Day will be held at Irrigation Farmers Network Research Centre, 407 Kerang Koondrook Rd, Kerang, on Thursday, September 19, starting at 10am. Attendees are encouraged to register.
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