Rural landholders looking to improve biodiversity and productivity on their properties are invited to register for Lismore City Council’s next Rural Landholder Initiative field day at The Channon on Friday, 24 May 2019. (more…)
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All aboard the drought lot bus tour
Landholders in and around the Balranald region are encouraged to join the Western Local Land Services drought lot tour which will offer insights and opportunities for landholders to improve their livestock and property management during dry times. (more…)
Be aware of blue green algae risks
Hunter Local Land Services is urging landholders to check their water supplies for blue green algae, with several Red Alerts issued in our area. (more…)
Extra care needed when handling livestock in extreme weather
With maximum temperatures comfortably exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in most of the Western region, and with the forecast for more of the same, Western Local Land Services is reminding producers about steps that should be taken to minimise heat stress on livestock. (more…)
Opportunity for landholders to receive funding to carry out weed control
Western Local Land Services is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from landholders that wish to receive funding to assist them implement control measures for invasive species. (more…)
Opportunity for landholders to receive funding to carry out soil erosion control
Western Local Land Services is calling for applications from landholders who wish to receive funding to carry out soil erosion control works that will have both positive environmental outcomes and lead to a more productive farming enterprise. (more…)