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September 2017
Pig Industry Roadshow Update – Northern Rivers
What can APL do to help producers manage Cost? 2:00 – 2:30 pm Tea and coffee. 2:30 – 2:35 Welcome Lechelle van Breda 2:35 – 3:20 Marketing and advertising initiatives to increase demand Peter Smith - APL 3:20 – 3:40 APL R&D update – supporting producers to manage costs Lechelle van Breda - APL 3:40 – 4:00 APIQ – 2018 onwards Steve Miller - APL 4:00 – 4:30 Afternoon tea 4:30 – 5:00 Pork CRC technologies gain momentum…
Find out more »December 2017
NSW Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program
Venues Glen Innes - 29 November 2017 Casino - 1 December 2017 Crescent Head - 2 December 2017 Oxley Island - 4 December 2017 A course for those wanting to develop their skills in the safe use of four wheeled motor bikes. NSW quad bike safety improvement training program provides free training to eligible participants. To check your eligibility please go to the Safework website - Safework NSW For more information, contact Jayne Wood or Jessica Taylor on (02) 6763 1276…
Find out more »Understanding Our North Coast Soils
A one day workshop to be presented at three venues across the Northern Rivers region during November/December. Casino - Thursday 30 November Alstonville - Friday 1 December Murwillumbah - Saturday 2 December Topics Include: *Soil physical characteristics - structure and texture *Bulk density, porosity and soil compaction *Erosion and forms of soil degradtion *Soil water and water use efficiency *How soil physical status influences fertility and soil biology *Management to enhance soil structure The workshops will run from 9am to…
Find out more »February 2018
National Carp Control Plan – Lismore
Residents are invited to attend a community briefing session hosted by Department of Industry, North Coast Local Land Services and the National Carp Control Plan (NCCP). The NCCP is exploring the possible release of the caro virus, Cyprinid herpesvirus 3, as a biocontrol agent, to reduce the prevalence of carp in our waterways. For more information visit www.carp.gov.au or call Peter Boyd, Team Leader NCLLS, 02 6623 3940.
Find out more »March 2018
Weed Forum – Local Land Services
North Coast farmers will have the opportunity to hear from international weeds expert, Dr Brent Sellers, Professor of Agronomy from the University of Florida, about the management of some of the most persistent weeds impacting on our grazing industry. Professor Sellers has worked with graziers in the United States in the battle against weeds such as Tropical Soda Apple, Giant Parramatta Grass and Giants Ratstail grass and he will provide insight on lessons learnt and current approaches. More information including…
Find out more »Lismore Regional Pest Animal Plan Community Conultation
The NSW Government is taking a regional approach to pest animal management through the development of regional strategic pest animal management plans. Major pest animals such as rabbits, carp, pigs, foxes and dogs to name a few are estimated to cost the NSW economy approximately $170 million annually. The plans will be developed in consultation with stakeholders and the community to ensure strong and responding pest animal risk management, that is outcomes focused and based on regional priorities. A regional…
Find out more »April 2018
Principles of Profitable Farm Leasing
Learn the keys to success when leasing lands & understand how to rationally appraise a land leasing opportunity. For more information, please see attached Farm Leasing Workshop Flyer
Find out more »Farm Expansion Workshop
This workshop will help you learn how to apply business management and investment principles to a farm purchasing decision to create wealth. For more information, please see attached Farm Expansion Workshop Flyer
Find out more »Business Skills Development One – An Introduction Presented by Bill Hoffman
This workshop aims to help beef producers improve productivity and profitability by improving their financial literacy skills to enable better decision making. The outcomes from this introductory workshop will underpin a follow-up session on “enterprise performance assessment” which includes calculating your Cost of Production as the first step towards gaining a better understanding of what drives profit in your business. Registration are essential. Contact Member Services on (02) 666 00 772 or email member.services@cassino.com.au before Friday 13th April to RSVP.…
Find out more »May 2018
Pan Pacific Pork Expo 2018 (PPPE)
The Pan Pacific Pork Expo (PPPE) combines a pork industry trade show and exhibition with information sessions supported by Australian Pork Limited (APL) and Pork Cooperative Research Centre (Pork CRC). Since beginning in 1998, PPPE has continued to grow, attracting both domestic and international participants. Around 500 producers, members and stakeholders will come together at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) over two days. A large indoor trade exhibition will run in conjunction with an innovative program and…
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