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Pulse Check Discussion Group Paddock Walk – 25 October

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Riverine Plains Inc will be holding it’s 2018 pre-harvest paddock walk and meeting at St James on Thursday 25 October from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

We will be visiting the Beggs family chickpea crops (2 paddocks side by side: 1 paddock burnt and 1 paddock stubble mulched), as well as their vetch crop.

The chickpea crop is located at 119 Beggs Road, St James (northern side of road) while the vetch paddock is located at 1085 St James Road, Yundool.

Discussions on the day will include:

  • In-crop management and paddock history for each of the paddocks visited
  • Crop topping/dessication
  • Harvest management, including header set up & fire safety
  • Pulses and soil health, including impact on soil carbon – Dr Cassandra Schefe, Riverine Plains Inc
  • Grazing pulses and livestock – Alison Frischke, livestock and farming systems manager, Birchip Cropping Group
  • Update on market developments/opportunities for lentil, chickpea and other pulses Phil Bowden, Pulse Australia

Attendees do not need to have attended previous meetings or have any prior knowledge of pulse production. The event is free and all are welcome. Light refreshments provided.

For more information please download the October RPI Pulse Check Paddock Walk Flyer . To register your interest please contact: Michelle Pardy on 03 5744 1713 or email michelle@riverineplains.org.au

The GRDC Southern Pulse Extension project is delivered by a consortium of organisations involved in the pulse industry across GRDC’s Southern region.

Canola Systems Field Day – 26 July Daysdale, Coreen, Howlong

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Canola systems are being examined as part of a GRDC and Riverine Plains Inc field day to be held on Thursday 26 June, 2018.

The field day will begin at a canola systems trial site at Daysdale, which was established by Farmanco in partnership with Riverine Plains Inc and designed to evaluate the profitability of different canola systems using hybrid, triazine tolerant, imi tolerant, high oleic and Roundup Ready® technologies.

The second part of the day involves visits to the GRDC Optimising canola nutrition in the southern region of NSW trials at Coreen and Howlong.

Field Day Schedule

Site 1: Oaklands – 10:00am
Visit to Riverine Plains Canola Systems trial evaluating the profitability of hybrid, triazine tolerant, imi tolerant, high oleic and Roundup Ready® varieties.

Trial Hosts: The Moloney family, 95 Saffron Rd, Daysdale, NSW
Site Location: -35.56787, 146.33404
Directions: From Oaklands, take Corowa Rd (Saffron-Oaklands Rd) east. Turn left onto Federation Way (Urana-Corowa Rd). After 2kms, turn right onto Bynedale Rd (Saffron-Rand Rd). After 2kms turn left onto Saffron Rd and travel for 1km, ‘Bingarra’ will be on the left.

Site 2: Coreen – 12 noon
Visit to Riverine Plains Inc and GRDC Canola sulphur and nitrogen nutrition trial. Includes lunch and discussion of 2017 results.

Trial Hosts: The Tomlinson family, Emu Park Rd, Coreen
Site Location: -35.72098, 146.26164 (Google Maps)

Site 3: Howlong – 2:15pm
Visit to Riverine Plains Inc and GRDC Canola sulphur and nitrogen nutrition trial, with discussion of 2017 results.

Trial Hosts: The Trevethan family, Riverina Hwy, Howlong
Site Location: -35.95017, 146.54635 (Google Maps)

Speakers will include Eric Nankivell (Farmanco) and Dr Cassandra Schefe (Riverine Plains Inc), with additional speakers to be confirmed closer to the event.

This event is free and all are welcome. Signage will be provided on the day and lunch is included.

The visits to the canola sulphur and nitrogen nutrition sites are being held as part of the GRDC investment Optimising crop nutrition in canola in the southern region of NSW.

For further information, including directions, please download the 2018 Spotlight on canola systems flyer

John Hanrahan Scholarship supports agriculture’s next generation

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20 March, 2018

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New scholarship supports agriculture’s next generation

On Friday 2 March, Riverine Plains Inc, hosted an Agribusiness Dinner at Corowa, attended by 165 people. The dinner was held in celebration of the families, communities and businesses involved in agriculture across the region, as well as being the official launch of the John Hanrahan Scholarship.

Riverine Plains Inc Treasurer and Scholarship Fund Trustee, Mr Barry Membrey, said that the Scholarship is named in honour of John Hanrahan, a successful and experienced farmer and respected community member from Coreen, who passed away unexpectedly in 2014.

“John was a great friend and supporter of Riverine Plains Inc and he had a real enthusiasm for the types of ongoing research that Riverine Plains Inc is involved with”, said Barry.

“Through a generous donation made by the Hanrahan family, Riverine Plains Inc has been able to establish a Scholarship in John’s name to honour his passion for farming, his thirst for knowledge and his sense of community”.

The scholarship, awarded annually, will recognise and encourage agricultural excellence in the Riverine Plains region through the support of a local second year student in their agriculture/agribusiness bachelor or diploma degree studies.

Applications for the John Hanrahan Scholarship will open on 1 July and close on 31 August, with details available in the coming months from www.riverineplains.org.au.

“We are aiming to raise additional funds so the Scholarship can continue in perpetuity, and invite members, sponsors and friends of Riverine Plains Inc, and the wider community, to consider making a donation to the Scholarship Fund so that this vision can be realised” added Barry.

The evening also featured Ms Alexandra Gartmann, Managing Director and CEO of Rural Bank, who spoke about her own leadership journey as well as Rural Bank’s Scholarship Program, which has been supporting students since 1992.

Ms Gartmann described how scholarships can open doors for an exciting and diverse agricultural career and commended Riverine Plains Inc and the Hanrahan Family on the establishment of the John Hanrahan Scholarship.

The evening also included an impressive food and wine display, which showcased the diverse and wonderful range of agricultural produce originating from north east Victoria and southern NSW.  Produce featured in the display was donated by a number of local businesses, before being sold in hampers and raising over $3500 for the Scholarship Fund.

Riverine Plains Inc sincerely thank the following businesses for their generous donations: Junee Abattoirs, Rennylea Angus, Murray Valley Pork, Uncle Toby’s, Rich Glen Olive Estate, Cofield Winery, Rutherglen Estate Winery, Willowbank, Holbrook Paddock Eggs, RMB Stillard Nominees (Tomatoes), Winemakers of Rutherglen, Mt Pilot Estate, Jones Winery & Vineyard, Murray Estate Wines, Billabong Produce, Katamatite Garlic, Riverina Dairy, Lupins for Life, Lambtastic, Greta Vale Orchard, Malt Shed Brewery, Murray River Produce, Riverina Oilseeds & Bioenergy, AWB (Canola Oil), John Doyle Potatoes, Ross Tomatoes and The Wicked Virgin.

The John Hanrahan Scholarship Fund has been recognised by the Australian Taxation Office to provide Deductible Gift Recipient status.  For information on how to make a donation to the Scholarship Fund please contact the Riverine Plains Inc office on 03 5744 1713 or email info@riverineplains.org.au.

Riverine Plains Inc is an independent farming systems group specialising in farmer driven research and extension across north-east Victoria and southern New South Wales. For more information, or to become a member, please visit www.riverineplains.org.au.

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More Information or Interview:

Fiona Hart, Executive Officer, Riverine Plains Inc on 03 5744 1713.

Farm profit in focus at Mulwala GRDC update – 27 June

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The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is hosting the Farm Business Update on June 27.

The event, which has the theme of ‘Strategic Steps: Enduring Profitability’ is designed to raise awareness and improve grower knowledge of issues relating to farm business management. The program is as follows:

  • Brad Knight from Geo Commodities  –  marketing plans to maximise profits inlcuding what to grow, where to store grain and how to determine buyers in a bid.
  • Phil O’Callaghan from ORM  –  Identifying high cost paddocks; how they impact farm profit and financial performance, particularly in low income years.
  • Paul Higgins from Emergent Futures – assessing the real value of new technologies to their farm business.
  • Leo Delahunty from Templemore Partners –  effective management and succession planning to help a family farm work across generations.The Mulwala Farm Business Update will be held at the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort, Golf Club Road, Mulwala from 8.30am to 1pm on June 27.

    More information can be obtained by downloading the GRDC Mulwala update flyer, visiting https://grdc.com.au/events/list or by phoning ORM on 03 5441 6176 or emailing admin@orm.com.au.

 

Pulse Check (Lentil & Chickpea) Discussion Group Meeting – 7 March, Dookie

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Lentil and Chickpea Marketing and Pre-Sowing Meeting

Riverine Plains Inc will host a pre-sowing Pulse Check Discussion Group meeting at Dookie on Wednesday 7 March. The meeting will provide an opportunity for local growers and advisors interested in lentil and chickpea production to discuss practical aspects of production and marketing.

Riverine Plains Inc Pulse Check Facilitator, Michelle Pardy, explained that local interest in lentils and chickpeas had been growing as growers looked for more reliable pulse options, with favourable pricing contributing to the rising interest.

“A number of growers in southern NSW and north-east Victoria grew chickpeas or lentils for the first time in 2018, with harvest results being largely positive despite the impact of frost, the dry September and harvest rains” said Michelle.

“With more growers curious about these crop types, and with sowing not too far away, this pre-sowing meeting aims to help growers with some of their lentil or chickpea marketing and planning decisions” she said.

“Of particular interest will be the implications of the recent 30% import tariff imposed by India, so we have arranged for experienced pulse agronomist and Pulse Australia Southern Region Industry Development Manager, Phil Bowden, to discuss this and other aspects of pricing and marketing” said Michelle.

Phil will also be involved in other discussions around paddock and variety selection, herbicide options, inoculant use and early nutrition. Growers can also bring in samples of graded seed from 2017 so that individual seeding rates can be calculated for 2018.

The pre-sowing Pulse Check Discussion Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday 7 March, 2018 at the Gladstone Hotel, Dookie, from 1pm – approx. 3pm. Current and prospective lentil and chickpea growers and advisors are welcome, with new growers especially invited to attend.

Light refreshments provided: RSVP for catering purposes to Riverine Plains Inc Pulse Check Group Facilitator, Michelle Pardy, on 03 5744 1713 or michelle@riverineplains.org.au.

For further information download the Riverine Plains Pre-Seeding Pulse Check Meeting Flyer.

The Riverine Plains Inc Pulse Check Discussion group has been established as part of GRDC’s Southern Pulse Extension Project. The Southern Pulse Extension project is being delivered by a consortium of organisations involved in the pulse industry across GRDC’s Southern region and provides a collaborative opportunity to increase the knowledge of growers and advisers on sustainable pulse production. 

Pulse Check (Lentil & Chickpea) Discussion Group Meeting – 7 March, Dookie

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19 February, 2018

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Lentil and Chickpea Marketing and Pre-Sowing Meeting

Farming systems group Riverine Plains Inc will host a pre-sowing Pulse Check Discussion Group meeting at Dookie on Wednesday 7 March. The meeting will provide an opportunity for local growers and advisors interested in lentil and chickpea production to discuss practical aspects of production and marketing.

Riverine Plains Inc Pulse Check Facilitator, Michelle Pardy, explained that local interest in lentils and chickpeas had been growing as growers looked for more reliable pulse options, with favourable pricing contributing to the rising interest.

“A number of growers in southern NSW and north-east Victoria grew chickpeas or lentils for the first time in 2018, with harvest results being largely positive despite the impact of frost, the dry September and harvest rains” said Michelle.

“With more growers curious about these crop types, and with sowing not too far away, this pre-sowing meeting aims to help growers with some of their lentil or chickpea marketing and planning decisions” she said.

“Of particular interest will be the implications of the recent 30% import tariff imposed by India, so we have arranged for experienced pulse agronomist and Pulse Australia Southern Region Industry Development Manager, Phil Bowden, to discuss this and other aspects of pricing and marketing” said Michelle.

Phil will also be involved in other discussions around paddock and variety selection, herbicide options, inoculant use and early nutrition. Growers can also bring in samples of graded seed from 2017 so that individual seeding rates can be calculated for 2018.

The pre-sowing Pulse Check Discussion Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday 7 March, 2018 at the Gladstone Hotel, Dookie, from 1pm – approx. 3pm. Current and prospective lentil and chickpea growers and advisors are welcome, with new growers especially invited to attend.

Light refreshments provided: RSVP for catering purposes to Riverine Plains Inc Pulse Check Group Facilitator, Michelle Pardy, on 03 5744 1713 or michelle@riverineplains.org.au.

For further information visit www.riverineplains.org.au.

The Riverine Plains Inc Pulse Check Discussion group has been established as part of GRDC’s Southern Pulse Extension Project. The Southern Pulse Extension project is being delivered by a consortium of organisations involved in the pulse industry across GRDC’s Southern region and provides a collaborative opportunity to increase the knowledge of growers and advisers on sustainable pulse production. 

Riverine Plains Inc is an independent farming systems group specialising in farmer driven research and extension across north-east Victoria and southern New South Wales. For more information, or to become a member, please visit www.riverineplains.org.au.

 

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More Information or Interview:

Michelle Pardy, Riverine Plains Inc Pulse Check Facilitator on 03 5744 1713 or 0428 734 795.

Soil Pit and Moisture Probe Discussion – Boorhaman, 23 February

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Riverine Plains Inc and Boorhaman Landcare will host a soil pit and discussion about the NECMA soil moisture probe project on Friday 23 February, 2018, from 9am – 1pm.

A series of soil pits will be inspected and discussed, with the program as follows;

• 9am: Soil pit at Neil Fisher’s property, corner Morton and Cornishtown Roads.
• 10:30am: Soil pit at Brad Schmidt/Paul Blackshaw’s property on Humphreys Road (between Walsh Rd and Eggleston Rd)
• 12:00pm: Soil pit at Ben Spence’s property on McPhersons Road (between Federation Way and Jacks Road)

All are welcome to attend this free event. This event is part of the Soil Moisture Probe Network Project, a partnership between Riverine Plains Inc & Boorhaman Landcare Group.

For further information, please download the Boorhaman Soil Pit Morning Flyer or contact Cassandra Schefe at Riverine Plains Inc on 0419 238 798 or email cassandra@riverineplains.org.au

Soil pit & weather station day at Rand – 8 February

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Riverine Plains Inc will be hosting a soil pit and weather station workshop at Rand on Thursday 8 February from 10am to 1pm.

The soil pit discussion will provide an opportunity to look at local soil characteristics, while also discussing nutrient and water movement and how this might affect nutrient requirements in 2018.

Soil Pit Discussions will focus on;

  • Observations of soil characteristics
  • Changes in soil chemistry over the past season
  • Results from the soil moisture probes
  • The impact of soil type on moisture movement
  • Key climatic events affecting yield in 2017 (using on-farm weather station data)
  • Nutrient movement, including where the nitrogen went last season
  • Implications for 2018

The soil pit site is located at Roy Hamilton’s property, at “Bogandillan” Road, Rand. Please see the 2018 RPI Rand Soil Pit Day Flyer for directions and further information.

This event is free to attend and all are welcome.

This project event is supported by Murray Local Land Services through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

 

Soil Pit Day, Bungeet & Miepoll

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Riverine Plains Inc will be hosting  informal soil pit and weather station workshops at Bungeet and Miepoll on February 6. 

The soil pits are located at the sites of the on-farm weather stations and soil moisture probes installed in 2017 as part of the project, Improving fertiliser and chemical use through local, real time weather and soil information for farmers of the productive plains.

The soil pits will provide an opportunity to look at the soil moisture results from the probes, soil test results from 2017, the impact of soil type on water movement, and where the N went last season.

Program:

10 am: Bungeet Soil pit & workshop (informal discussion around soil pit)

Site opposite the house at 320 Devenish-Wangaratta Road (on north side of road), Bungeet West.

2 pm: Miepoll Soil pit and workshop (informal discussion around soil pit)

Site is on Carter’s Road, Miepoll (dirt road), which is located between Arcadia Two Chain Road and the Euroa-Shepparton Road.

The sessions will be presented by Dr Cassandra Schefe, Riverine Plains Inc.

For further information, please download the RPI soil pit day 6 Feb 2018 Flyer

New On-farm Weather Stations at Miepoll & Bungeet

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28 November, 2017

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Farmers in the Riverine Plains region now have free access to two additional weather stations and moisture probes, installed at Bungeet and Miepoll, as part of a project facilitated by local farming systems group, Riverine Plains Inc.

Riverine Plains Inc Research and Extension Officer, Dr Cassandra Schefe, explained that access to real-time weather information was important to help farmers manage their spray and fertiliser applications, harvest fire risk and also their response to damaging environmental events such as frost.

“Weather patterns, topography and soil types all vary across a region and while there are official BOM weather stations located at Shepparton, Yarrawonga, Wangaratta and Benalla, these may not reflect conditions at individual locations across the Goulburn Broken catchment” she said.

“Local weather stations, such as those recently installed at Bungeet and Miepoll, can act to fill the void across the region and work to help farmers save time when making decisions” she added.

The on-farm weather stations continuously record air temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed and direction: this data is then used to calculate Delta T for spraying, fire safety during grain harvest, as well as frost risk. Soil moisture probes installed at varying depth increments at the sites also provide information to help farmers monitor crop water use and fertiliser application.

The new weather stations at Bungeet and Miepoll complement Riverine Plains Inc’s existing weather stations located at Barooga, Berrigan, Culcairn, Henty, Howlong Lockhart, Pleasant Hills, Rand, Redlands, Dookie, Rutherglen Telford, Yabba and Yarrawonga.

Information from the Goulburn Broken CMA funded Bungeet and Miepoll weather stations, and the entire Riverine Plains Inc weather station network, is available for free public access via the weather page at riverineplains.org.au. Simply select the nearest location then save to your smartphone, tablet or computer.

The Miepoll and Bungeet weather stations were installed through the Improving fertiliser and chemical use through local real time weather and soil information for farmers of the productive plains project. The project was funded by Goulburn Broken CMA through the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

For more information please contact Riverine Plains on (03) 5744 1713 or visit riverineplains.org.au.

Riverine Plains Inc is an independent farming systems group specialising in farmer driven research and extension across north-east Victoria and southern New South Wales. For more information, or to become a member, please visit www.riverineplains.org.au

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More Information or Interview:

Cassandra Schefe, Extension Officer, Riverine Plains (03 5744 1713 / 0419 238 798)

 

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