Events calendar

The Annual General Meeting of the Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network will be held at the Moe RSL on Wednesday 10 October, commencing at 6.30pm.

Helan Barclay from EnviroDNA will be the guest speaker. “Everything has a fingerprint. With a drop of water or a speck of dust we can trace native wildlife, pests and introduced species to secure Australia’s biodiversity. EnviroDNA uses cutting edge technology to detect eDNA – traces of DNA left in the environment by any living creature. Species detection is at the heart of what we do” www.envirodna.com

All welcome, for more information contact the Network Coordinator John Crosby via email Johnc@wgcma.vic.gov.au

Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network is hosting a workshop to bring together Landcare members to contribute to future planning.

The aims of this workshop are to reflect on achievements across the network, share ideas and challenges and enure that Landcare groups have an opportunity to contribute to the future planning for the Latrobe Network.

Facilitator Michelle Croker of Mach 2 Consulting will present a summary of Landcare work across Latrobe and facilitate opportnites for participants to discuss ideas to support their respective Landcare groups and the network.

Lunch will be provided.

Please book your attendance through this link: https://www.trybooking.com/430494 or RSVP to Marnie Ellis via email marniee@wgcma.vic.gov.au or call 0472 503 088

Alex and Olivia McArthur of Waverly Pastoral are a part of a growing dairy enterprise undergoing extensive capital growth. The McArthurs have a strong focus on improving efficiencies and production, whilst reducing overall costs within the business.

Come along to see the improvements to the irrigation system that have been made by installing sprays. They will also discuss what they have learned and how they are managing the challenging seasonal conditions.

Was it worth it? Come along and find out.
Elizabeth Shotter from EFS Consulting will be presenting the findings of the project.

Itinerary
10:45am – Meet for a cuppa at the dairy at 292 Bundalaguah Rd, Maffra (Back Water Rd)
11am – Farm walk to look at the pivot with discussion on total cost of project, water savings and lessons learnt.
12pm – BBQ lunch provided
Finish by approx. 1pm.
For further information:
Contact the Agriculture Victoria irrigation team Maffra – Sarah, Khan, Alexis or Janice on (03) 5147 0800.