The informal field walk will discuss the latest field trials.
Hear a discussion about the key building blocks to achieving higher yields with early planting of long season cereals (winter and in-season spring-type wheat and barley cultivars).
Discuss and hear first-hand from growers what is and what isn’t working on farm.
The following project researchers will speak:
- Nick Poole, Dr Kenton Porker, Ben Morris, Tom Price and Rebecca Murray (FAR Australia).
- Barry Haskins, Rachael Whitworth and the team at Ag Grow Agronomy and Research.
The field walk will be held on Friday, July 8, from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Finley Irrigated Research Centre, 2431 Newell Hwy, Finley.
Climate change discussion
Hear a discussion about future predictions for climate change and consider what this means for dairy farmers. Learn about what other farmers are doing to adapt and what assistance is available.
The discussion has been organised by Dairy Australia.
Discussions will be held at:
- Kyabram Club, Allan St, Kyabram on Wednesday, June 22, from 11am to 2pm.
- Cohuna Football Netball Club on Friday, June 24, from 11am to 2pm.
Water webinar
The final webinar run by Agriculture Victoria for irrigators on how to get the most out of water, will be on Friday, June 24, from 1pm to 2pm.
This webinar will cover southern Murray-Darling Basin water trade, water trade limits, Environmental Water Allowance payback and the irrigation situation and outlook for 2022-23.
The expert speaker is Garry Smith from DG Consulting. Mr Smith has more than 30 years of experience in the rural water sector and has led projects in water management, water policy and planning, water trading, and water knowledge building, across the Murray-Darling Basin.
To register in advance for these webinars, go to https://bit.ly/AgVicWMW10
For more information, phone Rob O’Connor on 0408 515 652.
To view previous webinars in this AgVic irrigation webinar series go to https://extensionaus.com.au/irrigatingag/irrigation-webinar-series-recordings/
Shepparton fruit conference
Planning is under way for the Fruit Growers Victoria 2022 conference being held on Thursday, August 4, and Friday, August, 5.
Day one of the conference will be held at the Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton, which will feature formal presentations from industry specialists.
Day two will be held at Plunkett Orchards, 255 McIsaac Rd, Ardmona, and consist of trade displays and field day demonstrations.
The conference will deliver innovative management practices, field day demonstrations and presentations providing information about technological advances, displays and marketing opportunities.
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