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Read the full storyThe Hinchinbrook Sustainable Pasture Group is holding a Hinchinbrook Grazing Connect Workshop next weekend, 4th – 5th April, at the Long Pocket CWA Hall to discuss ways to improve animal and pasture management, highlight new technologies and R and D in the grazing industry.
The workshop is free of charge, and open to all, including graziers north of Townsville to Tully.
Councillor and Hinchinbrook Sustainable Pasture Group Chairperson, Kate Milton, said she is looking forward to the event and is excited to learn about the five main issues that will be discussed. We have some excellent presenters and sponsors over the two-day event that are keen to work with local Graziers to give them the tools to improve the management and profitability of their properties.
• Animal nutrition and genetics
• Pasture management
• Weed management
• Biosecurity issues
• Working through Government policy
Cr Milton said that this type of workshop is something that has been missing for the grazing industry in Hinchinbrook for quite a while.
“This is the first workshop that we've had in Ingham for a long time, so we have been a bit lacking in information for graziers in Hinchinbrook,” Cr Milton said.
“It all started with Lawrence Di Bella from Tropical Agricultural Services, Peter Spies from Pinnacle Pocket Cattle and Consulting and myself having a conversation about moving the industry forward in the Wet Tropics. Together we applied for a DAF (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries) grant to help bring information to local graziers in the region.
“We are hoping that the workshop will bring like minded Graziers together to form their own beef producers’ group that can work together to assist in aiding their management practices. Its really about getting people together to learn from their experiences.”
What: Grazing Connect Workshop
Where: Long Pocket CWA Hall
When: 4th – 5th April
RSVP: Friday 28th March, email ldibellatas@gmail.com or contact Kate Milton on 0428 180 412
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