Farmer workshops
There are a number of farmer workshops planned for 2019.
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.
Agriculture Victoria has the following dry seasonally focused farmer workshops scheduled in the approaching months:
Gippsland region workshops
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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
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Northern and North West regions workshops
| Event | Location | Date and time | Group and contact info |
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Matching feed to livestock goals – workshop featuring Dr Paul Cusack. Livestock producers are invited to attend this livestock feeding workshop with guest presenter Dr Paul Cusack. | Maryborough Dinner provided | 19 August: | Please register online at For more information contact: Darryl Pearl Rachel Coombes |
Serpentine Morning tea provided | 20 August: | ||
Matching feed to livestock needs – workshop featuring Dr Paul Cusack Beef and sheep producers are invited to attend this nutrition and management workshop with guest presenter Dr Paul Cusack. | Tooborac Light supper provided | 20 August: | Please register online by at For more information contact: Jeff Cave Greg Ferrier |
Euroa Lunch provided | 21 August: | ||
Pasture Drought Recovery Workshops | The Oven at Cheshunt
| 20 August: | The Tobacco & Associated Farmers Ltd Kerry Murphy, TAFCO |
REMEL, Whorouly | 21 August: | ||
Resilient sustainable agriculture Enhancing farmers' skills and knowledge. | Benalla Lakeside Community Centre | 20 August: | Gecko CLaN Landcare Inc Kerri Robson |
Sunraysia YoungFarmer Business Bootcamp | SuniTAFE, Mildura | 27 August: 17 September: | Sarah Wallis (03) 5761 1573 |
Climate smart farming Making the most of this season and preparing for the next. | Greta | 27 August: 9am – 4pm | |
| Violet Town | 28 August: 9am – 4pm | ||
| Ararat | 2 September: 9am – 4pm | ||
| Mooralla | 3 September: 9am – 4pm | ||
Digging deeper into your soils Building your knowledge, understanding and management of soil health and nutrients. | 75 Lascelles St | 30 August: | Claire Kelly |
| Farm water planning workshop | Natte Yallock Recreation Reserve | 30 August: Please arrive by 9.15am Lunch provided | Please register by contacting: Martin Hamilton Belinda Pritchard |
Statewide webinars
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