Lower Blackwood Landcare in Kudardup, Western Australia, Australia | Environmental conservation organisation

Lower Blackwood Landcare

Locality: Kudardup, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 408 584 006

Address: 403 Kudardup Road 6290 Kudardup, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.lowerblackwood.com.au

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25.01.2022 Yum.. could be the 'new' Christmas Crayfish! https://www.abc.net.au//first-indigenous-commerc/12597012

24.01.2022 Lower Blackwood LCDC talks to Nicole Masters. We are delighted to make available to you by podcast a recent conversation we had with New Zealand agroecologist, educator & systems thinker Nicole Masters. Nicole has spent over 20 years working throughout Australasia & North America, coaching, consulting & advising producers on the approaches, tools & thinking required to build soil & ecosystem health, food quality & profitability. ... In our conversation with Nicole we took a dive into her recently published book 'For the Love of Soil', to take a closer look at the what, why & how to approach one or two of the common soil issues facing farmers in the south west air (lack of) & water (too much or too little). Listen to the podcast - Talkin' Soil Compaction. https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-after-hours-podcasts

24.01.2022 2018 Bob Hawke Landcare Award winner, Charlie Arnott gives us more regenerative journey stories. https://aboutregional.com.au/second-podcast-series-for-boo/

23.01.2022 That's impressive for a family for a family of 4! "It now takes us three weeks to fill our three litre kitchen bin." https://www.farmweekly.com.au//waste-not-want-not-works-f/

22.01.2022 Time to change the methane conversation.."Cattle on grazing lands are critical for carbon sequestration - the two go together like a hand in a glove" https://www.theland.com.au//the-things-wrong-with-the-met/

22.01.2022 Ag Skills In the Spotlight Do you need workers? What kind of skills do they need to have to help you? Are you willing to be part of the solution? The Lower Blackwood LCDC is looking into the potential & demand for a local, industry-needs based, effective training model for agriculture training in the Lower Blackwood region. We need your help to find out if, as a local farmer, you think:... a) It is needed b) Whether or not you’re interested c) What it would look like Help us to help you by completing this SHORT Survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GL7J5QZ

21.01.2022 Tickets are selling fast - don't miss out! https://www.facebook.com/events/687574251835066?name=Lower+Blackwood+Spring+Field+Day+2020+-+Farming+for+Biodiversity&event_id=687574251835066

19.01.2022 IF BAITING Use only less harmful baits with active ingredients COUMATETRALYL or WARFARIN Some of the most common rat baits are lethal to Masked Owls and other wildlife through ‘secondary poisoning’ from their baited prey. > USE traps rather than baits to control rats and mice without harming wildlife. > USE only the less harmful baits containing the active ingredient coumatetralyl (e.g. Racumin) or warfarin and carefully follow package instructions.... > DO NOT USE ‘second generation anticoagulant rodenticides’ with difenacoum, brodifacoum, bromadiolone or difethialone. > Take great care with storing and placing baits so that pets and wildlife such as possums in your garden can’t reach them. > Live traps rather than lethal traps enable release of any unintended wildlife captures. Find out more at: www.owlfriendly.org.au /owlfriendlymargaretriver

19.01.2022 How beautiful is this! https://www.facebook.com/groups/401945966623460/permalink/1821205341364175/

19.01.2022 Are you a 'Landscape Thinker'? Do you see your farm as a 'whole' & plan accordingly? Well here is some food for thought - listen in to our latest Talkin' After Hours podcast as we talk with Australian Agroecologist David Hardwick & take a closer look into the topic of landscape function and the key elements to consider when planning a regenerative farming enterprise. https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-after-hours-podcasts

18.01.2022 Reminder! The Lower South West Growers Group AGM is tomorrow - Thursday the 17th. See below details to RSVP. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=200153031473699&id=111690016986668

17.01.2022 This might make the need for permanent internal fencing a thing of the past.. https://landcareaustralia.org.au//virtual-fencing-technol/

16.01.2022 UNBEATEN TRACKS COMMUNITY CONSULTATION The Unbeaten Tracks Round Table in conjunction with local Council are working with Tredwell Management to establish a rationale for the completion, interconnection, maintenance and promotion of the Unbeaten Tracks network. The project will develop a prioritised plan to assist with securing funding for development and investment across an interconnected trails network between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin. You are invited to share you...r insights through the Online Community Survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/UnbeatenTracks Survey closes: 29th November 2020

16.01.2022 WA case studies make for some interesting reading.. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has worked with farmers to document their use of regenerative agriculture practices in Western Australia. Farmer experience and the lessons learnt can help other farmers make decisions about adopting these practices. We supply these case studies to share the experience and observations of farmers practising regenerative agriculture. We recommend that you make your own assessment of any documented practices, to suit your conditions, before making large investments. https://www.agric.wa.gov.au//regenerative-agriculture-case

15.01.2022 It's a Wrap! Last month's Talkin After Hours live webinar - Steps to Revegetate Areas of your Farm Successfully, was a comprehensive overview on how to do it right! Presented by Brook Devine from Cape Life, participants were given a very thorough insight into:... what the key steps are for a successful revegetation program what factors to take into account when selecting a site(s) how to make the right species selection for their chosen site(s) how to prepare a site for planting success the best method for planting their selected species what is required to maintain the health of plants while they establish & beyond. The key takeaway message was however quite simple..plan, plan, plan! Missed the presentation? Don't worry - we recorded it, so grab a coffee, settle yourself down and watch it here. https://youtu.be/FllFnhIe4QY

15.01.2022 Another great Nature Conservation Event coming up: Capes Coastal Forum Caring for Coast Coastcarers and coastal user groups to explore a community driven Capes Coastal Code to inspire respect and care for our coast. Wednesday 25 November 6.00 - 8.00 pm... Margaret River Footy Club, Gloucester Park, Margaret River Register at: https://airtable.com/shrislI4s88Z5aQWX For further information contact Nature Conservation Margaret River Region on 9757 2202 (Tues - Thurs) or email [email protected]

13.01.2022 Our November eNews is out! Check out the latest stories, news & events from the catchment

11.01.2022 Got your Ears On? Our latest Talkin' After Hours Podcast is out! In this episode we talk to local viticulturalist & regenerative agriculture management specialist Matt Dermody. Our conversation delves into Matt’s extensive experience in using biodiversity to build soil carbon & productivity in a farming operation.... Matt is one of our presenters on our upcoming Spring Field Day so we thought we would give you a little taste of what's to come! https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-after-hours-podcasts

11.01.2022 Shifts in the diversity of soil microbial communities can change the soil's ability to sequester carbon.. https://phys.org//2020-07-microbiologists-relationship-mic

10.01.2022 "Once upon a time, each lamb had an individual bottle, and they got fed three or four times a day. They were kept close to the house, and they were very humanised," Tough love works better! - no cuddling, no letting them in the house and a lot less hand feeding and it's working. https://www.facebook.com/120462627634/posts/10157891448287635/?extid=nKWseVCh1nbw5IIn&d=n

09.01.2022 COVID-19 has highlighted the vulnerabilities of global and national food systems. Even as Australia was repeatedly reassured of the security of its food supply, in 2020 we’ve seen panic buying that emptied supermarket shelves, rising rates of unemployment and food insecurity, and a disproportionately affected migrant seasonal workforce. With the critical challenges of climate change at our doorstep, and rapidly rising costs of dietary-related ill-health, the integrity of our ...food and farming systems demands our attention. This December, we will, for the first time, have the opportunity to learn directly from the leaders of the organisation responsible for the implementation of the Vermont Farm to Plate planby many accounts one of the most comprehensive and long-term food and farming system programs of its kind. Across three weekly webinars, Director Jake Claro and Network Manager Sarah Danly will discuss how the decade-old program has successfully increased employment, business creation and food security through collaborative, whole-of-system actions and networking, aligned to a shared agenda of a better food and farming system for Vermont. They will be joined by practitioners and policy makers from across Australia who will share state and local initiatives, and discuss how the Vermont approach might be applied in our context. Everyone involved in food systems communities of practice including producers, policy-makers, food businesses, community organisations, statutory and strategic planners, health service professionals, sustainability professionals, food security organisations and networks, educators and researchersis invited to attend. https://sustain.org.au/articles/2020-vermont-f2p-webinar

09.01.2022 Reminder to register for this great free webinar! https://www.facebook.com/events/786087431934444?name=The+Story+of+%27P%E2%80%99+-+A+Free+Live+Webinar&event_id=786087431934444

08.01.2022 LCDC Grant Win! Augusta Margaret River Shire Environmental Management Fund We are delighted to announce that for a second year running we have been successful in securing funding to continue with two of our projects: REDUCING THE FERAL PIG POPULATION IN THE LOWER BLACKWOOD REGION 2020-21 https://lowerblackwood.com.au/feral-pig-control... & REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE IN PRACTICE 2020-21 (details coming soon to our website) The Feral Pig project see’s the existing control program continue to be supported, whilst the Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Project has been enhanced to include an additional key component - Building Soil Health and Resilience to complement the Regenerative Grazing component of program. The full project includes a mix of practical on ground activities, workshop and farming planning consultations with a soil health & grazing management expert, and a comprehensive resources tool box. Expressions of Interest Applications for the Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Project coming soon.

06.01.2022 The Understory - a cascade of colour & a channel for carbon Everyone loves flowers don't they? According to Dr Christine Jones fruit trees love flowers too, or more precisely, the soil biology under them love flowers. Here's why:... Every kind of plant supports a different suite of microbes. Optimal plant function is achieved through ‘root mingling’ in the sociobiome created by many different kinds of plants growing in close proximity. This diversity of genetic material enables plant communities to thrive, even under less than ideal conditions. In an orchard scenario a wide range of herbs and flowers can be grown under fruit trees. Although most plants will not grow as well in shade as they would in full sun, they will grow. Remember, you’re doing this for the benefit of the tree. https://www.diggers.com.au//ORNAM/UNDERPLANTING-ORCHARDS/

06.01.2022 Dairy Farmers..in fact all graziers.. get more of this in your paddocks! Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a deep rooted summer-active, short-term (24 years) perennial herb with potential to provide high-quality summer forage for grazing on southern Australian dairy farms. What's not to like?... Reliable summer growth, even with low rainfall, due to its deep taproot system. High nutritive characteristics when grazed (+12 MJ ME/kg DM and up to 25% DM crude protein). Role as 1 or 2-year summer crop in pasture renovation programs that allows a seamless return to grazing. Role as 2 to 4-year perennial crop (or more if allowed to self-seed) that can beoversown with cereals, annual or perennial grasses. Less susceptible to insect damage than many other forages. Typical pasture pests such as lucerne flea, slugs and red legged earth mite could have some impact during early establishment. No major risks to animal health Has a number of desirable features in common with Lucerne, but is adapted to a much broader range of soil types Get the full facts here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c58zzo4bc5/Chicory%20%281%29.pdf

06.01.2022 After a very dry period in south west WA the latest seasonal climate outlook is indicating a 40-80% chance of exceeding median rainfall. Learn more about what the latest outlook means for WA farmers in the recently released SCO by DPIRD https://www.agric.wa.gov.au//seasonal-climate-outlook-nove

06.01.2022 Next time you are in town go & see this mural in person.. https://www.facebook.com/269413826845/posts/10157857898466846/?d=n

05.01.2022 Don't forget to register for this event - coming up next week!

02.01.2022 Our September eNews is out! Check out the latest stories, news & events in the Lower Blackwood Catchment.

02.01.2022 What you need to know about soil microbiology. Soil health is intimately connected to soil microbiology. The crew at Soil Wealth have developed this fact sheet which outlines information on a broad group of soil microbes and how different levels, numbers and ratios of these microbes can impact the overall health of your soil and crops. It also shares the results from a case study on soil microbiology testing in Tasmania. https://www.soilwealth.com.au//what-you-need-to-know-abou/

02.01.2022 Gorgeous clip about those great gals! https://www.facebook.com/324833711810/posts/10157392561496811/?vh=e&extid=MFDZ8QhMndlesvqt&d=n

01.01.2022 Attention all poultry farmers.. https://www.facebook.com/389742627825846/posts/2097022430431182/?extid=coiFdphDp4Oq85OY&substory_index=0&d=n