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SUMMARY:Understanding Farm Carbon Workshop - Warragul
DESCRIPTION:Understanding and measuring greenhouse gas emissions (or carbon footprint) on dairy farms is vital. It provides farmers with valuable information for improving productivity and sustainability\, and preparing for regulatory and market changes. \nOur Understanding Farm Carbon workshop supports dairy farm businesses to understand the drivers of greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce their carbon footprint. From understanding industry requirements to assessing potential productivity and environmental benefits\, the workshop provides farmers with essential information and practical steps. \nWorkshop Outcomes \n1.Gain a solid understanding of the drivers of greenhouse gas emissions on dairy farms and the influencing factors\, including the methane from cattle\, fertiliser and carbon stores\, to better manage a farms carbon footprint. \n2.Learn about the industrys emissions reduction targets\, explore farm activities and technologies\, and get clarity on common carbon terms such as insetting\, offsetting and reduction. \n3.Calculate greenhouse gas emissions using our online tools designed specifically for Australian dairy farming\, the Australian Dairy Carbon Calculator and DairyBase. \n4.Explore practical steps for reducing greenhouse gas emissions on dairy farms to make informed choices that protect profitability and sustainability. \n5.Understand the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme and the benefits and risks. Learn about the due diligence required before participating in a carbon farming project and how to leverage ACCUs for potential financial and environmental gains. \nDelivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change\, Energy\, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program.
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/understanding-farm-carbon-workshop-warragul/
LOCATION:Mercure Warragul\, 23 Mason St\, Warragul\, Victoria\, 3820\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Gippsland Sheep Producers Day
DESCRIPTION:This event is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in sheep farming\, with insights from some of the best experts in the field. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Tuesday\, January 21\, 2025\nTime: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Starting with breakfast)\nLocation: Gippsland Agricultural Centre\, Bairnsdale Airport\n\n  \nHighlights of the Day: \n\nNutrition Insights: Learn from Jess Revell\, a leading sheep nutritionist\, about strategies for inducting sheep into containment and feeding during tight seasons.\nEnhancing Sheep Worm Management: Join Keren Walker from Ag Vic and local farmers to discuss results from recent drench resistance testing and best practices in worm management.\nWool Market Results: Madison Gallagher from Elders will present updates from the Gippsland Sheep Breeders Wether Trial.\nLamb Performance: Discuss the progress and outcomes of the Gippsland Research Farm’s Lamb Production Trial with Alister Micallef.\nAgricultural Innovation: Get advice from local silo expert Graham Watts and explore the latest innovative fencing solutions from the Gallagher team.\n\n  \nSpecial Feature: \n\nSheep Containment Feeding Demonstration: See Gippsland Ag’s brand-new demonstration and learn how to future-proof your business against droughts\, fires\, and critical feed gaps.\n\n  \nRegistration: \n\nCall: 0436 462 559\nClick: Registration https://bit.ly/4govdr6\nScan: QR code on the flyer attached\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to build your sheep farm’s resilience and capacity to produce. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/gippsland-sheep-producers-day/
LOCATION:Gippsland Agricultural Centre\, 345 Bengworden Road\, Bairnsdale\, Victoria\, 3875\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Food & Fibre Gippsland":MAILTO:info@foodandfibregippsland.com.au
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SUMMARY:Day One: Nutrition Fundamentals - MID
DESCRIPTION:Nutrition Fundamentals is a two-day course spilt into one class day and one on farm day. Feeding dairy cows profitably is critically important to all dairy farmers this course is practical\, hands on and pitched at a basic level. \nThis two-day short course is designed for dairy farmers\, farm employees and dairy service providers with little or no experience of dairy cow nutrition and others wishing to refresh their knowledge. \nThe course aims to improve the knowledge and skills of participants so that they can confidently make informed\, cost-effective\, on-farm nutrition decisions that match their farming system and plans.
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/day-one-nutrition-fundamentals-mid/
LOCATION:Maffra
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SUMMARY:Day Two: Nutrition Fundamentals - MID
DESCRIPTION:Nutrition Fundamentals is a two-day course spilt into one class day and one on farm day. Feeding dairy cows profitably is critically important to all dairy farmers this course is practical\, hands on and pitched at a basic level. \nThis two-day short course is designed for dairy farmers\, farm employees and dairy service providers with little or no experience of dairy cow nutrition and others wishing to refresh their knowledge. \nThe course aims to improve the knowledge and skills of participants so that they can confidently make informed\, cost-effective\, on-farm nutrition decisions that match their farming system and plans.
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/day-two-nutrition-fundamentals-mid/
LOCATION:Maffra
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SUMMARY:Day One: Milking Mastitis Management
DESCRIPTION:The new Cups On Cups Off\, Milking and Mastitis Management Fundamentals is a 2-day workshop designed by Dairy Australia\, delivered by experts in mastitis and milk quality. \nThis program has incorporated key essential practical skills which will be demonstrated and practiced on farm during day 2. \nCups On Cups Off helps dairy farmers achieve best practice in milk harvesting\, with emphasis on the detection\, treatment and prevention of clinical mastitis and milking plant hygiene. \n\nLearn about: \n\nhow and why mastitis infections occur\npractical methods to detect and deal with mastitis\nadapting your milking process to increase milk quality and reduce the risk of mastitis\nhow to develop an action plan and trouble shoot to achieve best practice in milk harvesting\n\n\nWhen: Thursday 30 January 10.00am – 2.00pm and Wednesday 5 February 10.00am – 2.00pm \nWhere: Orbost Education Centre 21 Ruskin Street Orbost \n\nRegister: Milking Mastitis Management – Orbost | Dairy Australia \nMilking Mastitis Management – Orbost | Dairy Australia
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/milking-mastitis-management/
LOCATION:Orbost Education Centre\, 21 Ruskin Street\, Orbost\, Victoria\, 3888\, Australia
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