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SUMMARY:Field Day - Rabbit Management in South Gippsland
DESCRIPTION:Join Tim Bloomfield\, Senior Mentor with the Victorian Rabbit Action Network\, for a practical workshop on rabbit control in South Gippsland. \nWith over 40 years of experience in vertebrate pest management\, Tim will cover best-practice basics and discuss techniques suited to the steep terrain of the Strzelecki hills and broader South Gippsland. \nTim will be joined by landholders who have undertaken rabbit management programs this season\, sharing local insights into what works and how to adapt your approach\, whether you’re just getting started or fine-tuning an existing program. \nThe day will finish with an on-farm demonstration of warren ripping and implosion. \nWhat to expect on the day \n\nBest-practice rabbit control overview — Tim Bloomfield.\nLandholder discussions and feedback from this season.\nLunch (provided).\nTravel to a nearby property.\nOn-farm demonstration of warren ripping and implosion.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nLunch and refreshments included. Email Kirby at kirby@sgln.net.au with any dietary requirements. \nThis project is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships against Pests program.
URL:https://archive.sgln.net.au/event/rabbit-management-in-south-gippsand/
LOCATION:Strzelecki Hall\, 1476 Korumburra-Warragul Road\, VIC\, 3950\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T150000
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture Training Program
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to participate in this fantastic 7-week Regenerative Agriculture training program for farmers.\nDelivered by leaders in regenerative agriculture giving you unique insights and tailored advice for implementing these practices on your farm! Presenters include Declan McDonald\, Pete Ronalds\, Clinton Tepper and Mark Gardner \nSPACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED- PLEASE FILL OUT AN  EOI FORM TO APPLY (filling out the form is not a guarantee of a place)\n\nWhen: weekly for 7 weeks on Tuesdays\, beginning April 28th 2026 \nWeek 1 – Introduction to Regen Ag –myths and misconceptions\nWeek 2 – Soils: Living roots\, organic matter\, soil biology and nutrient cycling\nWeek 3 – Livestock & grazing systems\nWeek 4  – Soils: Minimising disturbance\, maximise coverage\, soil monitoring\nWeek 5 –  Integration of trees\nWeek 6 – Financial indicators and transitioning to Regen Ag\nWeek 7  – Developing your regenerative farm plan \n\n\nAs well as hearing from experts and visiting local farms\, you’ll also meet and connect with like minded farmers and industry professionals.\n\nCost: $250 per farm\n\nPlease note places are limited and submission of an EOI does not guarantee participation. EOI’s will be assessed and participants selected by the organisers whose decision will be final. \n\nCLICK TO FILL OUT AN EOI\n\n\n\nFor further info contact Cassie cassie@sgln.net.au\, or 0448 739 559.\n\nThe South Gippsland Landcare Network is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust. \n\nThanks for your interest!
URL:https://archive.sgln.net.au/event/regenerative-agriculture-training-program/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Field Day,Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T130000
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SUMMARY:Managing Landslip on Farms with Nick Dudley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided farm walk in the Strzelecki with local agricultural advisor and farmer\, Nick Dudley. Nick will point out various landslip and erosion features and discuss how these can be managed. \nREGISTER HERE! \nWhen: 10am\, Wednesday 1 April 2026\nWhere: Strzelecki (address available after registration)\nCost: Free!  Please bring: Closed toe shoes\, sunsmart clothing\, camp chair\, hat\, drink bottle and landslip questions! Morning tea supplied. \nClick here to register or search:  https://events.humanitix.com/managing-landslips-with-nick-dudley \nABOUT THIS EVENT: \nLandslips have significant impacts on farm productivity and the environment\, and the hills of South Gippsland are no exception; but there are things you can do to manage and reduce their frequency and impact. The day will kick off at 10am at a farm in Strzelecki where we will inspect and assess a significant landslip and discuss management options. Nick will demonstrate what can be done to manage slips and measures for reducing future slips and erosion. Please be sure to where comfortable\, closed toe shoes suitable for walking across paddocks and steep terrain. \nThis event is co-hosted by the South Gippsland Landcare Network and Hallston Regenerative Agriculture Group and funded by the Victorian Landcare Grants program via West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority. \nAbout the expert presenter – Nick Dudley \nNick was previously Regional Manager of Meat and Wool Services and worked extensively with the Sustainable Landscapes team within Agricultural Victoria. He led Agriculture Victoria’s response to major Landslip events which occurred in South and West Gippsland following extreme rainfall years in 2012 and 2021.  Nick also instigated the development of soil management plans for individual farmers. Nick will discuss the causes of landslips and what you can do to manage them.
URL:https://archive.sgln.net.au/event/managing-landslip-on-farms-with-nick-dudley/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T103000
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SUMMARY:Greening Dams - Benefits to Productivity and Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing a dam is a simple way to improve productivity and increase biodiversity on your property. \nDuring this information session and farm walk you will learn about the key findings of 25 years of research from the Australian National University Sustainable Farms Project. Witness first hand the ‘before and after’ story at the properties of experienced beef farmers Paul and Sam Crock. \nPaul and Sam have spent more than 20 years making improvements to their Foster property and have recently begun the process again. They are dedicated to having a sustainable and environmentally sensitive operation. Learn how they have balanced improving their land for the environment while running a successful enterprise and prioritising stock health. \nWould you like native fish in your dam? Chris Lamin is a local small bodied native fish breeder and supplier\, learn about the habitat requirements to have these fish in your dam. \nClick here to register Lunch and refreshments provided – please email dietary requirements to kirby@sgln.net.au \nThis project is supported by SGLN\, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund\, the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub (Vic Hub) and Food & Fibre Gippsland as the South-East Node of the Vic Hub. \nPhoto credit – Food and Fibre Gippsland
URL:https://archive.sgln.net.au/event/greening-dams-benefits-to-productivity-and-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Fish Creek Memorial Hall\, 13 Falls Road\, Fish Creek
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250818T094500
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SUMMARY:Dry season – preparing for Spring & Summer
DESCRIPTION:With low rainfall\, and minimal hay and silage stocks\, we need to ensure we have the knowledge and confidence to plan for and manage a potentially dry spring and summer. \nThis day will provide farmers with an opportunity to hear other farmers talk about their strategies in managing current conditions\, get the latest information\, and have a meal together. \nPresenters include; \nDale Grey (the Fast Break) – weather outlook\, and what we can expect in the next few months. \nFiona Baker – setting ourselves up for spring\, and summer\, water requirements\, and maximising our potential growth leading into our peak growing season \nJames Paulet – will talk about the 6 new soil moisture probes and weather stations located in West/South Gippsland and using this data to make informed decisions \nFarmers Chris Nixon (Beef & Dairy – Orbost) and Trevor Caithness (beef & cropping – Goon Nure) will talk about strategies they implemented to get through the 3 year drought in East Gippsland. What worked & what didn’t\, and what they would do better next time. \n  \nAfter lunch we will visit Ross Batten & Madeline & Bernard Buckley’s farm\, and discuss strategies they are implementing in preparation for a potentially dry spring and summer. \nMorning tea and lunch provided\, and registrations essential\, please register via clicking on this link. \nFor more information contact cassie@sgln.net.au or 0448 739 559. \nThis event is a combined event between SGLN’s Sustainable Ag Discussion Group with Pete Ronalds from Inspired Ag Solutions. \nThis event is supported by Agriculture Victoria’s Drought Support Package\, Food and Fibre Gippsland\, and the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.
URL:https://archive.sgln.net.au/event/dry-season-preparing-for-spring-summer/
LOCATION:Buffalo Hall\, Hall Rd\, Buffalo\, Vic\, 3956\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250616T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250616T140000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Ag: Making Bioferts\, Agroforestry and Erosion Control
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Farming in Action: Making Bioferts\, Agroforestry and Erosion Control\nIntro to bioferts presentation plus a farm walk in Yanakie \nJoin us for this field day showcasing multiple sustainable agricultural practices. \nDaniel Hodges from Soil\, Water and Plants will give an introduction to biofertilizers – what they are\, how they can benefit and be applied on farm\, and how to make them. \nRobert Tracy will share stories of actions that he\, Sandra and farm manager Brad have taken on the Yanakie farm. The farm is adjacent to Shallow Inlet and carries a mix of beef cattle and young dairy cattle on agistment from two local dairy farms. \nRobert will discuss their experiments with making and applying bioferts\, agroforestry trial sites\, and an erosion remediation project about to commence. \nFollowing the presentations\, we’ll visit the farm for a closer look. \nPlease register https://events.humanitix.com/bioferts-field-day-and-farm-walk \nFor more info\, please email cassie@sgln.net.au \nLunch and refreshments provided. \nPlease notify us of any dietary requirements \nThe South Gippsland Landcare Network is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.
URL:https://archive.sgln.net.au/event/sustainable-ag-making-bioferts-agroforestry-and-erosion-control/
LOCATION:Soldier Settlement House Yanakie\, 3680 Meeniyan-Promontory Rd\,\, Yanakie\, Victoria\, 3956\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250615T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250615T153000
DTSTAMP:20250520T064728Z
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SUMMARY:Revegetation of a Riparian Zone - Tarwin River Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Nerrena Tarwin Valley Landcare for a river walk to see revegetation along a section of the East Tarwin branch of the Tarwin River. The one-to-two-hour walk will be guided by Matt Bowler from West Gippsland CMA. Arrive between 1.30 and 2 PM for a 2 PM start. \nAll welcome but please RSVP to Phil on 0428 642 371 to help with logistics. \nIn 2015 WGCMA commenced works to restore this section of the riverbank. At the time it was unfenced and thick with willow trees. The willows were poisoned and removed\, the riverbank was fenced and some 2\,000 natives were planted. The following year the billabong on the flats was also fenced and planted. \nCome and see the progress of this “good news” story. \nLocation: drive into the paddock through a road gate at approximately 145 Meeniyan-Nerrena rd\, Meeniyan. This is more or less opposite “Ballanard”\, a dairy farm at 140 Meeniyan-Nerrena rd. Join us at the river after driving/walking through the paddock. Look out for the sign. Unless it’s wet you will be able to park in the paddock. \nWhat to bring: sturdy shoes and suitable clothing. Most of the walking will be done in the paddock along the fence-line with the river bank\, which is flat and not overgrown. You may also wish to walk within the revegetation zone but this is obviously overgrown. \n  \nNote: this is not an SGLN event.
URL:https://archive.sgln.net.au/event/revegetation-of-a-riparian-zone-river-walk/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20250422T010413Z
CREATED:20250327T032551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T010413Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Farm Dams for biodiversity and stock water quality
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin this free event to learn more about the benefits of enhancing your farm dam\, for water quality and stock health\, and also for wildlife. \nWetland Ecologist David Carew will discuss which plant species to use and how  you can create spaces that attract and support aquatic life (including frogs!).  \nDeakin Uni student Mica McCulloch will present preliminary findings on water testing done in farm dams in South Gippsland  \nProperty owner Patrick will share his dam case study project activities\, including propagating species for revegetation. We’ll visit the farm to see what’s been done\, and hear from David about his advice for landholders on how to  enhance their farm dams. \nTo register https://events.humanitix.com/greening-dams-a-case-study \nThis project is funded by Food & Fibre Gippsland through the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub. This the second round of this project. The full case study from round one can be read here. \nMore information email kirby@sgln.net.au
URL:https://archive.sgln.net.au/event/enhancing-farm-dams-for-biodiversity-and-stock-water-quality/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T100000
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SUMMARY:Best practice Rabbit and Fox Control.
DESCRIPTION:Best practice Rabbit and Fox Control. Workshop and Field Demonstration \nRIGHT NOW IS THE KEY TIME FOR RABBIT CONTROL \nWhen the ground is dry and food becomes more scarce it is the best time to control rabbits. \nAt this workshop Aaron Stephens head of the bass coast Invasive Species Team will discuss how to run an multi pronged control program on your property giving you the best results. We will also cover the best options for fox control. \nEcologist Peter Gannon will discuss wildlife of South Gippsland that is impacted or threatened by these introduced pests. \nWe will then visit a nearby property for a practical demonstration of laying bait trails\, setting traps and using a fumigation device. For demonstration purposes no toxic chemicals will be used. \nLunch and refreshments provided \nRegister via this link \nQuestions to kirby@sgln.net.au \nThis project is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships against Pests program
URL:https://archive.sgln.net.au/event/best-practice-rabbit-and-fox-control/
LOCATION:Buffalo Hall\, Hall Rd\, Buffalo\, Vic\, 3956\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Day,Workshop
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