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Central West Local Land Services

Locality: Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 795 299

Address: 96 Victoria Street 2830 Dubbo, NSW, Australia

Website: http://centralwest.lls.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Our Regional Weeds Committee (RWC) has been active this week, discussing collaborative weed management with Transport NSW, and hearing from the DPI Invasive Species Research Team about their current and future projects; touching on how LLS and the RWC can help to inform future research. The day was topped off by a site visit to a parthenium weed site outside of Parkes. With support from Parkes Shire Council and DPI, ongoing surveillance and management of the site will ensure we minimise spread outside of the current site and move to eradicate it from the area. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #nospaceforweeeeeds NSW DPI Biosecurity Transport for NSW Bogan Shire Council Lachlan Shire - The Heart of NSW Forbes Shire Council Parkes Shire Council Dubbo Regional Council Narromine Shire Weddin Shire Council @NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

25.01.2022 Our friends at Sheep Connect NSW are hosting a Winning with Weaners workshop at Coolah next Friday. This practical workshop will help you identify key management strategies that will assist you in improving the performance of your Merino weaners, thereby optimising their performance in your flock for their lifetime. Registration essential. Details

24.01.2022 Students from Binnaway, Baradine, Coonabarabran, Mendooran and Dunedoo came together for the 2021 Young Judges Day run by Binnaway Show Society last week. Our Senior Land Services Officer - Mixed Farming, Callen Thompson, and Biosecurity Officer Luke Milsom gave a hands-on demonstration on technology in agriculture. Pictured here is Callen showing students from Mendooran Central School vision from a drone. Co-ordinator of the day, Simone Wilson from Binnaway Central School, said it was fantastic to see rural industry service providers giving students exposure to new career opportunities, new technologies and new practices.

24.01.2022 Following the detection of another five fall armyworm moths in Dubbo traps since the first detection last month we are encouraging landholders to continue monitoring crops for any signs of the pest. Don't forget the Grains Research and Development Corporation has a webinar tomorrow morning (10am NSW time) with presentations on Fall armyworm what threat does it pose and what tools do we have to manage it? presented by Melina Miles (DAF QLD), and Managing fall armyworm - an agronomists perspective presented by Brent Wilson (Nutrien Ag Solutions). Register here for free https://bit.ly/2HMn8lL

24.01.2022 As fruit and vege season is upon us, there is a menace lurking which can devastate not only your crop, but also your neighbour’s and the local horticulture industry... The Queensland Fruit Fly! Check out what you can do to protect your produce https://bit.ly/2I2xY6Z ... #EveryBitCounts See more

24.01.2022 With all of the beautiful rain has brought an increased growth in grass Grass fires can happen quickly and spread even faster. Be prepared by keeping grass short, maintaining your machinery and checking your fire fighting equipment regularly. Know your fire plan. The bushfire danger period is now in full swing. If you are planning on doing any fire activities on your property you will need to obtain a fire permit https://bit.ly/34SFgD6... Contact NSW Rural Fire Service or Fire and Rescue NSW for more information.

21.01.2022 Helping to build fish habitat in Forbes

17.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY! We want to hear from you! Our board is keen to get community feedback to help inform their strategic planning process, and we're asking if you'll take 5 minutes to complete our Have Your Say survey on the Engagement Hub - all you need to do is REGISTER and complete our Have Your Say survey > https://bit.ly/352xHKg Central West Regional Landcare Coordinator Landcare Australia Bogan Shire Council Coonamble Shire Council Dubbo Regional Council Forbes Shire Council Gilgandra Shire Council Lachlan Shire - The Heart of NSW Narromine Shire Parkes Shire Council Warren Shire Council

16.01.2022 SMALL ACREAGE WEBINAR SERIES Find out how to protect your lifestyle block over Christmas and into 2021 with our small acreage webinar series. WEBINAR 1: PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY OVER SUMMER... 6:30pm | Wednesday 2 December 2020 Property fire preparedness and landholder responsibilities - NSW RFS Rural crime, security and target hardening for rural landholders NSW Police Management of livestock, fodder, paddock monitoring, water and biosecurity over Christmas and the summer season Register here > https://bit.ly/3mfUzfi (Even if you can't make the webinar still register so you can be sent a link to the recording.)

15.01.2022 We're celebrating the small but mighty pollinator this week Pollinators include: bees and wasps butterflies and moths,... beetles birds and many more. Talk about heavy lifters, these little critters play an important role in pollinating many plants in our cropping, horticulture, and floriculture industries! There are some great online events for Australian Pollinator Week happening this year, join in here https://bit.ly/3oUy3u7 #OzPollinatorWeek

12.01.2022 Seeds For Success podcast | Episode 13 Mick Wettenhall operates a bustling family farm, Weemabah, alongside his wife Kirsty and father-in-law George. It's situated near Trangie. Their diverse mixed-farming business encompasses both summer and winter cropping alongside holistically managed grazing of sheep and cattle. In this episode, we hear about Mick's many passions, from breeding great cattle and building resilient pasture systems, to harnessing the power of healthy soi...ls and fungi in an attempt to holistically boost soil carbon storage within his soils. Listen here > www.lls.nsw.gov.au/seeds

11.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who took part in our Spring Birdwatching Competition. Officially launched on Threatened Species Day (September 7th), the competition spanned across five weeks during which entrants surveyed birds within our region. Each participant received a birdwatching kit to assist with birdwatching techniques and identifying of the region's birds. 28 prizes were on offer, representing the 28 significant woodland birds found in the Central West. The competition align...ed with and focussed on the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater, one of Central West NSW rarest birds. The Regent Honeyeater https://bit.ly/3nLdoY6 forages and breeds in the Central West, however, this stunning nectar-feeding bird is part of a population of less than 500 across Eastern Australia, and August through to December is the perfect time to head out to try and find this stunning bird in our woodlands. 47 competition entrants observed a staggering 2700+ birds across 60 surveys. A total number of 127 species were reported, 14 of which were threatened species, a fantastic result! Technology was embraced with all participants using the Birdata App to record and submit surveys, contributing to the invaluable, Australia-wide citizen science program. The most common bird recorded across all the surveys was the Galah and the Welcome Swallow was present in the largest numbers. The range of species observed during surveys was incredibly diverse, a testament to the wide range of habitats found in Central West NSW. Reporting of the threatened Magpie Geese in the region’s wetland areas and the Painted Honeyeater of the open forests, are great examples of the diversity of bird species this region supports. Lauren Walters, of Forbes, was the lucky recipient of the HD 10x42 Vortex Binoculars, congratulations Lauren! Happy birdwatching #birdwatching #threatenedspeciesday #Landcare #NLP BirdLife Australia This project is supported by Central West Local Land Services through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program. See more

11.01.2022 Rams are high performance animals that work very hard over the joining period. They contribute half of the genetics of their progeny and are the primary drivers... of genetic improvement in a flock, so need to be given every opportunity to pass on their genes. Join Nathan Scott as he outlines why it’s so important to manage your rams to be in peak physical condition for joining, the time it takes to have rams at peak sperm production and practical management tips to help you achieve your joining goals in #AWIChangeMakers Episode 3: Ram performance management. www.wool.com/awichangemakers For further information and tips for ram preparation and management, visit the AWI website at www.wool.com/rams. Sheep Connect NSW The Sheeps Back Leading Sheep Agriculture Victoria Achieve Ag Solutions #agchatoz

10.01.2022 Thanks for sharing the message! Our Resilient Communities Small Grants aim to improve community resilience

10.01.2022 Applications for grants from $1000-$5000 are now open to community groups across the Central West in our 2020 Resilient Communities, Small Grants program. Apply for funding for projects which improve community resilience and focus on: Soils and land Aquatic ecosystems... Terrestrial ecosystems Significant species Caring for country Applications close on Friday, 4 December 2020. More here: https://bit.ly/2UbaZJt

09.01.2022 Celebrating all things agriculture today on #AgDay2020 to capture the importance of this wonderful industry and all those that make the industry what it is! Wh...at are you up to today? We'd love to hear from you with your pics of where and how you are 'celebrating' national ag day? You may be getting on with the business of feeding and clothing our nation, or hosting a COVID safe celebration, let us know how its happening in your neck of the woods! #weknowsheep #rebuildtheflock #wool #merino #sheep #agriculture Australian Wool Innovation National Farmers' Federation Nsw Farmers See more

09.01.2022 A rural lifestyle can offer many joys - open space, lifestyle, nature, animals However there are is one hard reality that simply cannot be ignored farm safety. Find out the common risks on your land and what you can do to protect your family and visitors https://bit.ly/3oSvGrK... #EveryBitCounts See more

09.01.2022 Did you know that Acacia ausfeldii, commonly known as Ausfeld’s wattle or whipstick cinnamon wattle, is a Threatened Floral Species? This shrub, endemic to south-east Australia, is known to occur along road verges the Central West region, north east of Dubbo. How can you help?... Protect existing populations through fencing to restrict grazing, allowing plants to flower and seed Control weeds and other invasive plants Monitor sites of known populations Rehabilitate and protect degraded areas of potential habitat For more information > https://bit.ly/2HEOj1y

09.01.2022 Driving long distance? Need something to keep you company while you muster sheep? What about something interesting in the background while you do bookwork? We have you covered! Our Seeds For Success podcast is a show where we have a good yarn about ag life with producers who are having a go. You’ll hear from farmers in New South Wales who are out there battling the elements, making tough calls and getting the job done. You’ll get a laugh out of some of their stories, and als...o pick-up some know-how along the way. And with over 5,000 downloads, we're not the only ones who think it's pretty great! Tune in www.lls.nsw.gov.au/seeds

09.01.2022 If you've listened to episode 5 of our Seeds For Success podcast, you'll be aware of how well deserved this win was for Peter Rothwell. Listen HERE > www.lls.nsw.gov.au/seeds

05.01.2022 With the humidity and warm weather, it is once again prime flystrike season. When conditions are optimal and susceptible sheep are present, low densities of blowflies can cause extensive flystrike. The blowfly females search for susceptible sheep, particularly those with odour and/or fleece rot damage in damp fleece to lay their eggs; they can mature up to 200 - 300 eggs in each ovarian cycle and lay a new batch of eggs every 4 - 8 days. There are many ways in which flystr...ike can be prevented and managed... Short term prevention includes: Strategic chemical application Crutching Shearing Controlling worms and dags Correct tail length While long term prevention includes: Breeding to reduce flystrike susceptibility - Select rams with low wrinkle, low dag and low breech cover ASBV’s - Assess ewes for fleece rot, wrinkle, dags and breech cover - Develop a breeding strategy - Assess your lambs and make a decision about mulesing and hogget classing Flystrike prevention is not just about applying chemical. We urge producers to consider using the Flyboss ‘flystrike decision support tools’ when deciding how to approach flystrike on their farm > www.flyboss.com.au READ MORE > https://bit.ly/2ImIrdT

05.01.2022 New to land management? We’ve developed the Blockies Bootcamp - the 101 to managing land for lifestyle, environment and production. Join the free Bootcamp email series today and start learning how you can get the best out of your land and lifestyle https://bit.ly/3mJHxqc... #EveryBitCounts See more

04.01.2022 Seeds For Success podcast In our latest episode we hear from Andrew and Meegan Young, who, along with their son Joseph and Andrew’s parents, run "Napier", a mixed farming enterprise at Purlewaugh. They rotate wheat, canola and lucerne; a system that requires lower inputs and has the added benefit of increased beef production. In this episode, you'll learn how Andrew and Meegan had to make some tough decisions during the drought. Meegan talks about how much she loves her co...ws and how her kids helped make the decision to destock that little bit easier. LISTEN HERE www.lls.nsw.gov.au/seeds

03.01.2022 Applications for the 2020 Resilient Communities Small Grants are now open! Grants of between $1000 and $5000 are being offered to community groups for projects which improve community resilience and focus on: Soils and land Aquatic ecosystems Terrestrial ecosystems Significant species... Caring for country Applications close on Friday, 4 December 2020. Head to our Engagement Hub for more details > https://engage.centralwest.lls.nsw.gov.au/resilient-communi Landcare Australia Bogan Shire Council Coonamble Shire Council Dubbo Regional Council Forbes Shire Council Gilgandra Shire Council Lachlan Shire - The Heart of NSW Narromine Shire Parkes Shire Council Warren Shire Council Warrumbungle Shire Council Weddin Shire Council Condobolin and District Landcare Weddin Landcare Mid Macquarie Landcare Central West Lachlan Landcare Inc Dunedoo Coolah Landcare Coonamble - Castlereagh Landcare

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