Western Murray Land Improvement Group in Barham, New South Wales | Community group

Western Murray Land Improvement Group

Locality: Barham, New South Wales

Phone: +61 3 5453 1577

Address: 27 Thule Street 2732 Barham, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.westernmurraylig.org

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25.01.2022 Would you like to WIN two free tickets to next week's Agri-Innovation Forum? LIKE and SHARE this post, and TAG three friends to enter in the running! Many thanks to the Murray Darling Association Inc for gifting these tickets! Prizes drawn Monday 12th October. ... . . . Join us for a day of innovation, inspiration, and opportunities delivered by world class speakers, including: BRUCE PASCOE: Key Note Speaker and author of Dark Emu OLYMPIA YARGER of the Insect Protein Association of Australia ROSS & DALMIEN VODUSEK of the Rich Glen Olive Estate CRAIG CARTER of the Upper Mooki Rehydration Project VINCE HEFFERNAN of Moorlands Bio-dynamic Lamb GRANT SIMS on Regenerative Farming in a Dryland Farming Region Register your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/myevent?eid=119555071437 . . . Covid Regulation Note: To avoid dissappointment, all attendees MUST register attendance prior to their arrival at the event. No entry can be admitted to walk-up attendees who have not registered.

25.01.2022 Join Dan Hutton, Colin Pardoe, John Conalin and Jean Dind for a presentation afternoon on forest hotspots and flows, forest wetlands fish, flow habitats and forest wetland birds. Friday, 11th December - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Afternoon tea provided. This event is free for WMLIG members (voluntary membership $10). ... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/toward-a-new-water-balance- Edward Wakool Angling Association Visit NSW State Forests

25.01.2022 A great turnout for our tour of the Pollack which is currently in session and led by local experts. We’re here ready to learn and share our vision Murray Local Land Services #localknowledge #community

25.01.2022 Please remember that due to COVID restrictions you must book your tickets through this online link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wakool-agri-innovation-foru Over half the tickets have sold so don't leave it to the last minute and miss out.

25.01.2022 Great chance to learn online about nutrition and biology for pest and disease management

24.01.2022 Happy #AgDay to all the farmers out here! Hope your day is as good as Rick's #WeAreAusFarmers #AusAg

23.01.2022 Grants are now OPEN!

23.01.2022 PROPAGATION WORKSHOP POSTPONED due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you to everyone who has signed up and sorry for the change. We will be rescheduling with Tulla Natives as soon as we can and will keep you in the loop.

22.01.2022 Livestock Basics Day is tomorrow An opportunity to hear from industry experts and brush up on your knowledge. Click here to register https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/livestock-basics-day-ticket

21.01.2022 Are you interested in Environmental Photography? Join ecologist & environmental photographer Alison Pouliot for a FREE webinar tonight (Wednesday 19th November) from 7:00pm. This event will also run on Saturday the 21st of November. This online event explores a wide range of environmental themes through an illustrated seminar and interactive critique of participant’s images. It goes beyond the literal representations of 'nature photography' to address the thought processes b...ehind creating compelling and meaningful images and visual stories. Registrations essential: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/visualising-the-environment Corowa District Landcare

21.01.2022 We’ve kicked off this morning with the insightful and inspiration words of Bruce Pascoe. So many great questions and wonderful stories shared.

21.01.2022 Assessing in Crop Biomass Demonstration Days! Are you interested in learning about the various methods to monitor and assess groundcovers using spatial data? These demonstration days are a must! See below for more information- and contact Senior Land Services Officer Tanisha Shields on 0447642131 for registration!

20.01.2022 Very lucky to have Vince Heffernan speaking at our Forum in Moulamein 15th October !

20.01.2022 Numbers are limited and booking is essential. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wakool-agri-innovation-foru

19.01.2022 Book online - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wakool-agri-innovation-foru

19.01.2022 VINCE HEFFERNAN Vince Heffernan is a bio-dynamic grazier on the upper reaches of the Lachlan River in NSW, known for the award winning Moorlands Bio-Dynamic Lamb. A sixth generation farmer, Vince has taken a different tack to managing his land: adopting organic/biodynamic protocols to benefit the landscape and create a healthy habitat for his sheep. Hear more about Vince next Thursday 15th https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wakool-agri-innovation-foru

19.01.2022 You can still book tickets to this event https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wakool-agri-innovation-foru

19.01.2022 Save the date! Join Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group for a walk and talk about the Australasian Bittern. More info to come. ...... Thursday 3rd December, 5:00-7:00pm Reed Beds Bird Hide Picnic Point Rd, Mathoura

18.01.2022 Come along and listen to Olympia talk at our forum Thursday 15th. Due to limitations under COVID restricitions you do need to book https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wakool-agri-innovation-foru

18.01.2022 Guest presenter OLYMPIA YARGER will talk at our Forum 15th October 2020 Olympia Yarger is the founder of Goterra, where she leads the vision of redefining waste management with biotechnology and eco-friendly infrastructure design. Olympia is passionate about building products that allow businesses to meet a growing consumer demand for sustainable service provision and agile infrastructure capability. To book click on link below:... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wakool-agri-innovation-foru See more

18.01.2022 Are you looking for value add inspo for your business? DAIMIEN and ROSALIND VODUSEK are guest presenters @ The Forum 15th October 2020 Daimien and Ros Vodusek are driven by a passion for good food, sustainable agriculture, regional produce and family. In just 9 years Daimien, Ros and the team at Rich Glen Olive Estate have transformed a struggling farm business into the number one food experience destination in Victoria.

18.01.2022 Do you like birds as much as we do? Attend a FREE walk and talk event and learn about the Australasian Bittern this Thursday, 3rd December at 5:00pm at Reed Beds Bird Hide, Mathoura. Light supper provided, RSVP essential: [email protected]... Murray Local Land Services BirdLife Australia Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group

18.01.2022 Did you know that Meat & Livestock Australia offer a range of both free and paid online webinars? For full list of MLA upcoming events see the link below https://www.mla.com.au/news-and-events/events-and-workshops/

17.01.2022 We will be running another tour of the Pollack on Sunday Jan 31 alongside Murray Local Land Services to celebrate the 50th anniversay of the Ramsar Convention. And aren't we lucky to have such beautiful wetlands on our doorstep! Come along and contribute to our community vision for the forest. Some snippets below from our Dec tour. Spaces are limited secure your spot via our website - https://www.westernmurraylig.org/pollack-wetland-community-

17.01.2022 CRAIG CARTER Craig Carter, the Principal of Accountable Agriculture, is a Savory Institute accredited Field Professional. He has had considerable experience in Watershed Restoration in the North West of NSW, working closely with NorthWest LLS and previously Namoi CMA. Currently, Craig is leading the Upper Mooki Rehydration Project on behalf of Upper Mooki Landcare Inc. This is a $660,000 project jointly funded by the NSW Government, Federal Government and the Landholder commu...nity. Accountable Agriculture run a Fundamentals of Holistic Management Education course on farm at Tallawang, targeted at engaging participants with an immersive educational experience.

16.01.2022 Last Thursday one of our Local Landcare Coordinators ran a seed collecting workshop at Federation Reserve with Christine from Barham Landcare. It was a wonderful morning, with Kinder & Grade 3/4 teaming up to learn all about native seeds and doing a little seed collection excersize. It was great fun, thanks Barham Public School for getting involved! Looking forward to more days like this

16.01.2022 A few budding Environmental Scientists in at Murray Connect today! Thanks to all schools involved and Charles Sturt University!

16.01.2022 These are confusing times! Our Community Support Officer can get you up to speed on the latest border restrictions and regulations. We can also help you to arrange your border permits if you're struggling. ... Whatever your query, we can help you to find the right information. Send us as message at Murray Connect, give us a call at 03 5453 1577, or drop in at 27 Thule Street, Barham.

16.01.2022 Another inspirational speaker at our forum is Grant Sims, a sixth generation farmer running the family farm with his wife Naomi and 4 children in North Central Victoria. The farm is 8500 acres of dryland and some irrigation. The Sims farm has been utilizing no-till since the early 80's thanks to Grant’s father and uncle. When Grant came back to the farm he started looking at ways to improve the life and function of the soil through biology. In 2008 he stopped using granular s...ynthetic fertilizers and started using a biologically made liquid fertilizer. Also at that time he stopped using seed dressing, insecticides and fungicides, unless absolutely necessary Book tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wakool-agri-innovation-foru

15.01.2022 Don't forget to put your name down for this day!

15.01.2022 Southern Riverina Irrigators have published the first issue of their magazine Food for thought. A tribute to the commitment and passion of the farmers in our local area. It's a fantastic read with some beautiful photography. You can download a copy by clinking the link below https://southernriverinairrigators.com.au/food-for-thought

15.01.2022 *EDIT: All spots booked!* Last chance to sign up for tomorrow's Pollack Wetland Tour! Five spots remain - book online or call 03 5453 1577 to secure your seat on the bus. ... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pollack-wetland-tour-ticket More info: https://www.westernmurraylig.org/pollack-wetland-tour.html

14.01.2022 Just over one week until our Soil Health day! Please RSVP for catering purposes. Get around this one- it's going to be really interesting.

14.01.2022 That's (almost) a wrap! The team (missing Rick, Laura and Lydia) spent yesterday afternoon out at Restdown Wines We then tried our best to get a photo! Thank you to all our community and members for your support this year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We're looking forward to a big 2021! *Our offices will be closed from Christmas Eve through till the 4th January.*

14.01.2022 This afternoon at Murray Connect we are listening to Koondrook Pericoota project team’s presentation Toward a New Water Balance. Here are Dan Hutton and Colin Pardoe taking questions from the crowd.

14.01.2022 This Friday, from the Irrigated Cropping Council. RSVP [email protected]

13.01.2022 The Rural Financial Counselling Service Program is offering free financial counselling to independent farmers, fishers, foresters and related small enterprises who are experiencing or at risk of financial hardship. Specifically, this program is designed to transition clients out of financial crisis, improve clients’ business profitability or facilitate a dignified exit, and improve clients’ financial well-being and resilience. This program follows a grant application process,... which closes on the 11th of December. Details about this program, including application guidelines, eligibility information and FAQs can be found via the link below. If you'd like a hand applying for this program, contact our Community Support Officer at [email protected], or 03 5453 1577. https://www.communitygrants.gov.au//ruralfinancialcounsell

13.01.2022 Are you interested in attending our Livestock Basics Day? Great for beginners or for anyone looking for information on best practice from industry experts. It's free for all WMLIG members or $10 for non-members which includes an annual WMLIG membership. ... Topics covered on the day will include - general health considerations - best practice tagging, drenching, needling, docking & castration - what to look for when selecting stock - pros/cons of different breeds - sales options - crutching and shearing demo - wool classing basics & reading appraisal reports - what it takes to run a stud Find out more information and register via the link below. Places limited! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/livestock-basics-day-ticket

12.01.2022 Would you like to join our friendly Team at WMLIG...

11.01.2022 So lucky to have Bruce Pascoe speak at our forum October 15th. https://www.theguardian.com//its-time-to-embrace-the-histo?

11.01.2022 A fantastic Leadership Program for emerging leaders in our community!

11.01.2022 Register online https://www.westernmurraylig.org/

10.01.2022 This is Dan pulling out one of the nets left in the Pollack Swamp overnight last month Our community has been working alongside industry experts to reintroduce native species to the swamp over the last few years. A full video of what was in the nets now up on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4MvZGdbs4A&t=233 Murray Local Land Services Visit NSW State Forests

10.01.2022 For further information and to register - www.westernmurraylig.org

10.01.2022 Rich Glen Olive Estate will be in Moulamein next Thursday 15th October, talking value adding to their business. Book now https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wakool-agri-innovation-foru

08.01.2022 A few shots of some of the delicious food that we have tasted today from local producers! 12 GOOD EGGS - eggs Moulamein Mushrooms -mushrooms Peninsula-Fresh Organics - Veggies (leeks,beetroot,kale and more!)... Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod - Murray Cod Outback Harvest - Teff flour Colligen Creek Honey. - honey Moulamein Foods - Oats Redgum Grove - Garlic Tim & Tam Mullholland - Lamb Hayley Pattison - Beef Fruitilizcious Fruit Leather - Fruit Straps The Spice Shelf - Spices and Sauces Nick Warne & Stephanie Anthony - Pumpkin SunRice - Basmati Rice Barham Avocados - Avocados From the O’Neill’s garden - Citrus All cooked up by Heather Byron from Wild Horse Catering

07.01.2022 ***PRIZES DRAWN 4PM MONDAY 12th OCT*** Would you like to WIN two free tickets to next week's Agri-Innovation Forum? LIKE and SHARE this post, and TAG three friends to enter in the running! ... Many thanks to the Murray Darling Association Inc for gifting these tickets! Prizes drawn Monday 12th October. . . . Join us for a day of innovation, inspiration, and opportunities delivered by world class speakers, including: BRUCE PASCOE: Key Note Speaker and author of Dark Emu OLYMPIA YARGER of the Insect Protein Association of Australia ROSS & DALMIEN VODUSEK of the Rich Glen Olive Estate CRAIG CARTER of the Upper Mooki Rehydration Project VINCE HEFFERNAN of Moorlands Bio-dynamic Lamb GRANT SIMS on Regenerative Farming in a Dryland Farming Region Register your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/myevent?eid=119555071437 . . . Covid Regulation Note: To avoid dissappointment, all attendees MUST register attendance prior to their arrival at the event. No entry can be admitted to walk-up attendees who have not registered.

07.01.2022 Today is International Youth Day! Have you heard of Junior Landcare? Maybe you have a son, daughter, niece or nephew interested in our environment? Sign up your Landcare youth today as a Junior Landcarer- and while you are there check out the awesome activity page: https://juniorlandcare.org.au/just-for-kids/ On this page they can play Landcare related games, take part in documenting what is in their habitats, take a frog quiz, complete some crosswords and find-a-words, play... the veggie garden game, take the maze challenge and more! There is plenty to keep young minds active and busy in this great space. Costa Georgiadis is hosting a Just for Kids Facebook LIVE event on Saturday 15 August at 10am AEST. The Junior Landcare ambassador wants young people to share their ideas on how to protect and restore our natural world. On Saturday 15 August at 10am AEST, Costa is inviting kids to log on to Facebook and chat with him about how they can be empowered to help protect the environment at home or school by checking out Junior Landcare’s Learning Centre. Junior Landcarer's play a vital role in caring for the environment, our land, and natural resources- encouraging them to continue supporting Landcare whilst developing skills, sharing knowledge, creating positive experiences and fostering connections with place and community. Encouraging Junior Landcarer's secures the future of Landcare in our communities! What are you waiting for- check out the Junior Landcare page today and get involved! There is a learning center, and educator hub and a grants page to- so plenty of great opportunities to read up about and get involved for everyone.

07.01.2022 We’re under way learning and exploring soil health with our interactive workshop with David Hardwick from Soil Land Food. Already into the nitty gritty of all things soil... great turnout to!

07.01.2022 In case you missed it, here's our 2020 in review! Murray Connect

06.01.2022 Get excited everyone! This event is not to be missed.

06.01.2022 Underway At Bunnaloo listening to Author Bruce Pascoe talk about the many benefits of native grasses. We’ve only just begun and are already so engaged! Amazing.

06.01.2022 Great opportunity for anyone within RGA’s footprint to do some online upskilling around time management, communication skills and public speaking. Completely subsidised as well! Starting this Tuesday.

05.01.2022 Did you miss the Wakool Agri-Innovation Forum? We had the pleasure of hearing from many inspiring and innovative business owners on the day, two of them being Ros & Daimien from Rich Glen Olive Estate.You can watch a few highlights from the day via our YouTube Channel. Thanks to Regionality for facilitating this event! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxoUO15H7HQ&t=3s

04.01.2022 Tomorrow is National Ag Day! National Farmers' Federation are hosting an #AgDayAU Bake Off. In need of smoko supplies? Here's the recipe and how you can get involved. https://www.agday.org.au/bake-off

04.01.2022 This Thursday, Parks Victoria is holding a Junior Rangers event at River Murray Reserve, Wharparilla. "Become a Wildlife Detective by learning the secrets of the bush. Tune your senses to discover who is hiding out of sight, and use clues find out who was in the park while no one was looking. This activity is suitable for children aged 6-12, who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18 or over."... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/junior-rangers-wildlife-det

04.01.2022 If you missed Bruce today it is not too late to book a ticket for tomorrow’s forum. Bruce is the key note speaker https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wakool-agri-innovation-foru

04.01.2022 Interested to learn how plant propagation works? Come along for a casual workshop with Tulla Natives in the new year! You'll head home with some stock raising tubes and the knowledge of how to propagate your own seed. Stace and Marc will be putting on a BBQ. BYO chair and drinks. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP for catering purposes https://www.westernmurraylig.org/propagation-workshop.html

03.01.2022 Need a quiet space to focus? Drop into Murray Connect.

02.01.2022 Beautiful blooms at Federation Reserve in Barham. A parcel of land managed by the volunteers of Barham Landcare. A lovely place for a spring walk

02.01.2022 Interested to know what we got up to at last month's trip to the Pollack? Photos, videos and a summary of the day which appeared in today's edition of The Bridge Newspaper. Check it out https://www.westernmurraylig.org/pollack-tour-dec-2020.html Murray Local Land Services

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02.01.2022 Grants available for small business in NSW. https://www.service.nsw.gov.au//apply-southern-border-smal

01.01.2022 Are you a small landholder looking for more information on managing for and caring for animals, improving soil health and managing weeds, pests and disease? Then this newsletter is for you! Sign up today to learn about all these things and more.