Farmer workshops
The department works with a range of partners to provide workshops for farmers to help them make the most of seasonal conditions.
These can be part of an ongoing program or arranged specifically if the need arises.
To seek more general information about events and to discuss if it is possible to hold a session in your area, please either call your local office or departmental contact, or 136 186.
Since 1 May 2018, Agriculture Victoria has delivered over 200 dry seasonal conditions activities and events across the state.
If you would like more information about activities and events that have occurred in your region, please email drought.support@agriculture.vic.gov.au.
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Agriculture Victoria has the following dry seasonally focused farmer workshops scheduled in the approaching months:
Gippsland region workshops
| Event name | Location | Date and time | Contact/information |
|---|---|---|---|
Workshops with local consultants | Wellington Shire | Feb 2020 (TBC) | Caroline Love, Agriculture Victoria Ph: 0427 515 668 |
Drought Drop-in | East Gippsland Livestock Exchange 11 Saleyards Road, Bairnsdale | 14 February 9.15am – 11.30am | |
| Fire Recovery workshops | East Gippsland Shire | TBC | |
Feed budgeting for better livestock and pasture management | Dargo Neighbourhood House | 5 Feb 2020 Lunch provided | |
Thriving in a changing climate: a dairy perspective | Yarram Ship Inn | Feb 12 and 19, 2020 10.30am – 2.30 pm (2 days) Lunch provided | David Shambrook, Agriculture Victoria Ph: 0427 350 928 Maria Rose, Agriculture Victoria Ph: 0438 282 205 |
Financial literacy workshop | Wellington Shire | March 2020 (TBC) | Caroline Love, Agriculture Victoria Ph: 0427 515 668 |
Agriculture Victoria is continuing to provide East Gippsland livestock producers with the opportunity to engage in one-on-one consultation sessions to assist them to manage current seasonal conditions and access support services.
For more information contact Darren Hickey, Bairnsdale on (03) 5152 0496 or email darren.hickey@ecodev.vic.gov.au.
Agriculture Victoria will provide a one-to-one service in collaboration with Dairy Australia to provide Victorian dairy farmers with support and a broad suite of information tailored to their individual needs, including but not limited to feed budgeting, feed rations, partial budgets, hay and crop decision making, water use and resource management.
For more information contact Maria Rose, Agriculture Victoria, Maffra, (03) 5147 0843 or David Shambrook, Leongatha, 0427 350 928.
South West region workshops
| Event name | Location | Date and time | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – |
Northern and North West regions workshops
| Event | Location | Date and time | Group and contact info |
|---|---|---|---|
Mallee Research Updates – facilitated by Mallee Sustainable Farming. Agriculture Victoria and staff will be attending the event and will be available to discuss soil management and planning. | Lake Cullulleraine Yacht Club | 21 February 2020 | Please RSVP at msfp.org.au/events/ Contact MSF on admin@msfp.org.au Or contact Belinda Pritchard, Agriculture Victoria Ph: 0408 342 593 |
Drought Drop-Ins (focus on grants) | TBC | Feb 2020 TBC | |
Livestock discussion groups | TBC | March 2020 TBC | |
GMID Seasonal Outlook | Recreation Reserve rooms, Prairie West Road | 18 February 11am – 1pm Lunch provided | Rob O’Connor, Agriculture Victoria Ph: (03) 5482 1922 |
Rochester Campaspe Golf Club, | 19 February 11am – 1pm Lunch provided | ||
Stanhope Football and Netball Club, | 20 February 11am – 1pm Lunch provided | ||
Kerang Agriculture Victoria office, | 21 February 11am – 1pm Lunch provided | ||
Autumn Start-up | TBC | February 2020 | Murray Dairy (with Agriculture Victoria) |
Livestock discussion group Lambing in dry times | Cullulleraine Community Complex | March 12 9.30am – 12 midday | Rachel Coombes, Agriculture Victoria Ph: 0436 001 258 |
Meringur Community Centre | March 12 1.30pm – 4pm | ||
Carwarp Hall | 13 March 9.30am – 12 midday | ||
WaterTech: using technology to improve water productivity | TBC | February – March 2020 | Brett Davidson, Agriculture Victoria Ph: (03) 5833 5206 |
One-on-one advice site visit to discuss specific needs | As required | Up until June 2020 | |
Occasional Counsellor workshops | TBC | March – June 2020 | Sarah Clack, Agriculture Victoria Ph: 0417 316 345 |
Agricultural technology: pushing your water further | Agriculture Victoria | 5 – 6 March | Richard Smith, Agriculture Victoria |
Water in Focus | TBC | April 2020 | Murray Dairy (with Agriculture Victoria) |
Seasonal Outlook session | Western GMID | April 2020 | Brett Davidson, Agriculture Victoria Ph: (03) 5833 5206 |
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Eastern GMID |
Statewide webinars
| Event name | Location | Date and time | Contact |
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