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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Virtual drought drop-in | Central and East Gippsland | June 30 | Jack Winterbottom RSVP essential as places are limited. |
One-on-one phone consultations | Central and East Gippsland | March – June
| Telephone consultations should be made via the Customer Service Centre 136 186. |
One-on-one support for farm businesses focusing on irrigation water budgets and farm and feed planning advice | Central and East Gippsland | March – June
| Telephone consultations should be made via the Customer Service Centre 136 186. |
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
Northern and North West regions workshops
| Event name | Location | Date and time | Contact/registration |
|---|---|---|---|
One-on-one consultations | Millewa and surrounds GMID and surrounds | March – June | Telephone consultations should be made via the Customer Service Centre 136 186. |
Drought innovation program A focus on cropping farmers in the Wimmera region. Delivered by: Wimmera CMA This event is supported by Agriculture Victoria and the Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program. | Wimmera and surrounds ^ Dates confirmed, but workshop times subject to group feedback. | Workshop 1: Challenge Discovery 16 June | Peter (‘Dutchy’) Velthuis Register by 12 June at: |
Workshop #2: Technology solution presentations 30 June | |||
Drought innovation program A focus on sheep, wool and prime lamb producers in the Wimmera region. Delivered by: Wimmera CMA This event is supported by Agriculture Victoria and the Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program. | Wimmera and surrounds ^ Dates confirmed, but workshop times subject to group feedback. | Workshop 1: Challenge Discovery 16 June | Peter (‘Dutchy’) Velthuis Register by 12 June at: |
Workshop #2: Technology solution presentations 30 June | |||
Digital Workshops Drought innovation program Your chance to understand how world leading technologies can help to future proof your farming operation. Delivered by: Upper Murray BetterBeef Group This event is supported by Agriculture Victoria and the Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program. | Upper Murray region and surrounds ^ Dates confirmed, but workshop times subject to group feedback. | Workshop 1: Challenge Discovery 17 June | Belinda McKimmie Register by 12 June at: |
Workshop #2: Technology solution presentations 1 July |
Statewide workshops
| Event name | Webinar | Date and time | Contact/registration |
|---|---|---|---|
Digital Literacy webinar series | Webinar 1: On-farm connectivity | Tue 21 July | |
Webinar 2: Getting the most out of video meeting software | Tue 28 July | ||
Webinar 3: Internet of Things (IoT) | Tue 4 August | ||
Webinar 4: Online networking to better communicate on-farm and service farm businesses | Tue 11 August | If you need help registering please contact: Gavin Beever |
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