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This project is led by Charles Sturt University and includes project partners Riverine Plains, Holbrook Landcare Network, Southern Growers, Central West Farming Systems, Farmlink and Irrigation Farmers Network.
This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. Australian Government DAFF, FDF, SNSW Hub, CSU Gulbali Institute .
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Field Walk - Drought resilient farming practices
Riverine Plains is demonstrating innovative cropping, grazing and mixed farming practices in NSW to support drought resilience and its risk management.
This field walk on how incorporating a pasture (grazing or hay) into the rotation supports drought resilience.
Topics & Speakers:
- The reasoning behind adding vetch in this years rotation and what sort of results they're looking for by doing it (Murk Schoen & agronomist)
- Project background and results to date (Charles Sturt University)
Free to attend, Morning Tea provided.
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