A soils, sustainable grazing and natural capital field day, facilitated by the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA), will feature industry-renowned speakers.
Goulburn Broken CMA sustainable agriculture facilitator, Rhiannon Sandford, said next month’s event at Paringa Livestock, Murrindindi would explore soils, grazing, biodiversity, the role of livestock and relationship to farm profitability.
“The line up of experts includes plant and soil health educator Joel Williams, Regional Consulting Services coach Dom Walker and agroecologist Imogen Semmler.
“There’s also an inspiring panel of farmers, a paddock walk and a soil test demonstration.”
The field day will be held at the property of Olivia and Tom Lawson.
“Like many farmers, the Lawsons thinking and practices have evolved to recognise the interconnectedness of soils, plants and animals and how this diversity underpins their production system and its sustainability into the future," Ms Sandford said.
“They’re really passionate about bringing farmers together to share their experiences and touch base with experts to expand thinking in agriculture and gather ideas at this event.”
Ms Lawson credited Landcare with exposing them to new ideas and information on ways to farm sustainably.
“We have progressed from protecting patches of biodiversity on the farm to learning about how it’s integrated into the entire farm system through soil, pasture and animal management,” Ms Lawson said.
“Over time, we experienced a mindset change from maximising output to natural resource management that ensures sustainable future production and that we’re leaving the land in better condition.
“We’re proud to be able to host such an excellent line up of thought-provoking speakers at our upcoming field day in March. Sharing knowledge and stories is one of the greatest assets we can enjoy in agriculture.”
The field day will be held on Friday, 14 March at Paringa Livestock, Murrindindi. Tickets cost $30 per person or $50 per farm business. Book at: Soils, Sustainable Grazing, Natural Capital Field Day Tickets, Paringa Livestock , Murrindindi | TryBooking Australia
This event is supported by the Goulburn Broken CMA and Australian Government, through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program
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Olivia and Tom Lawson of Paringa Livestock at Murrindindi are hosting a sustainable grazing and natural capital field day on 14 March.