NSW Department of Primary Industries researcher, Richard Hayes is one of the guest speakers.
Hovells Creek Landcare Group (HCLG) will be hosting a free workshop, "Managing the Dry Times" on Friday, March 13 at Frogmore Hall.
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The event will run from 9am till 4pm and includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Speakers include:
- Dr Nola Hancock - Macquarie University Department of Biological Sciences. Climate ready re-vegetation and how it should be viewed differently in the changing climate.
- Dr Susan Orgill - NSW Department of Primary Industries Professional Officer (Soils). Effect of grazing management and land use on organic matter cycling and soil carbon.
- Richard Hayes - NSW Department of Primary Industries Pastures Research Scientist. Productivity and sustainability benefits of incorporating perennial species into agricultural landscapes.
- Matt Lieschke - Local Land Services South East, Livestock officer. Harnessing the power of soil moisture monitoring and tips and lessons to heed when setting up and operating containment feeding systems.
- Geoff Casburn - NSW Department of Primary Industries, Sheep Development Officer. How to use the decision-support app, Drought and Supplementary Feed Calculator.
The discussion session will be MC'd by HCLG chairperson Dr Gordon Refshauge.
Stallholders and resource tables will also be on board to provide information and support on "Tackling Tough Times".
Please RSVP by Friday, March 6 to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-dry-times-tickets-92153408325
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