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Kiewa Catchment Landcare Group Caring for our Country Application Successful
Details of successful application by Kiewa Catchment Landcare group for funding to carry out a dung beetle trial
Reminder Evergraze Forum and Farm Walk 26th November
Just a reminder that the Evergraze field day is coming up next week starting off at the Tallangatta Valley Golf Club at 9.30am and finishing at 3pm after a farm walk at Stuart and Janet Morant's property. RSVP ASAP to Alison Desmond at the DPI on 02 60304613 or 0409 424 264
Evergraze field Day at John Star's Shed at Cudgewa
On Monday 24th November there will be a field day starting at 9.30am at John Star's shed and this will be followed with a paddock walk and disacussion. RSVP to Alison Desmond by the 19th November on 0260304613 or 0409 424 264.
DPI DSE Incentives Program Applications close 19th December 2008
Wanting to complete environmental works on your property? Applications close soon! Please see contacts below at DPI and DSE for further details.
North East Landcare Award Winners Announced
A beef cattle farming family from the Kiewa Valley and a member of the Baranduda Landcare group have taken out the 2008 North East Landcare Awards.
Notes from Craig Turton (DPI) on Improving Farm Water Supply
Here are some notes on the presentation held recently.
Fodder Conservation Presentation 11th November
This presentation at the Tallangatta Valley Hall will cover all you need to know in regards to fodder conservation on your farm. RSVP to Neil or Janice.
List of Speakers available for Ovens Landcare group meetings
An updated list of potential speakers at your meetings. A new addition are contact details for the Rural Skills Connect (Northern) initiative, which aims to: > Engage rural people who have a range of skills considered a priority for regional economic growth, but for which formal recognition of these skills may not have been obtained. > Link appropriate employment and associated training opportunities to rural farming workers, owners, operators and direct farm sector service providers, who have the skills to meet those needs. What are the benefits to industry? Available to local industry, it will provide: > Access to a job-ready and experienced local labour pool > Transitional training support; and > An opportunity to assist the surrounding rural community in a tangible way. Who is eligible in the farming sector and what are the benefits? This is a free service available to rural farming workers, owners, operators and farm service providers. It can offer: > An opportunity to participate in an individualised skill assessment, > Access to subsidised, targeted training opportunities; and > Access to flexible employment opportunities that seek to balance on and off-farm employment options. Which industries are eligible? A wide range of industries in the North East are eligible to participate in the project. Occupations to be focused on within those industries will include, but not be restricted to: > Welding > Transport > Retail > Mechanical/Machinery Operation > Manufacturing > Forestry/Agriculture > Hospitality/Tourism > Construction/Building > Aged Care/Community Services > Clerical
