Important RGA Dates

Upcoming Events

Rice Industry Field day

9.30am - 4.30pm Thursday 5 March, Yanco Agricultural Institute, Narrendera Road, Yanco, NSW.

Cutting-edge research which underpins the future of rice production featured at the 2020 Rice Industry Field Day held at the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Yanco Agricultural Institute on Thursday March 5. Hosted by NSW DPI, the field day is a collaboration between the department, Ricegrowers' Association of Australia, SunRice, AgriFutures and Rice Extension... READ MORE.

RGA Rice Industry Leadership Program 2020: Mentoring Program applications open  

Ricegrowers Association of Australia together with AgriFutures Australia are offering twenty individuals (in total) working within the rice industry or an AgriFutures Australia levied industry, the opportunity to participate in a 12 month Mentoring Program to advance their personal and business development via one-on-one mentoring.... READMORE

Feral Fighters Autumn Fox Baiting,Moulamein and Surrounds

Pickup sessions run from Tuesday 10th March until the 17th March.  

Feral Fighters are local landholders who work together in groups to bait and control pest animals. 
When you become a Feral Fighter you will receive:
• Free vertebrate pesticide induction training
• Free biosecurity farm gate signs for each participant’s first fox/wild dog bait collection at one of our bait collection days during the year
• Rabbit control - access to free RHDV K5 viability testing for group participants
• Up to date information and support from Murray Local Land Services.
All baits must be ordered a minimum of 3 days prior to the collection date. During the program baits will be available from the Moulamein office every Wednesday and Friday, by appointment only. To place
an order contact: Chris Lucas (0429 951 221) or our Deniliquin office on 03 5881 9900.

PICK UP POINTS
Tuesday 10 March 9:00am Koraleigh Fire Shed (cooked breakfast, local coordinator Brian Hoare 0429 302 595)

Tuesday 10 March 12:00pm Kyalite Fire Shed (local coordinator Gavin Spinks 0419 255 501) 

Thursday 12 March 9:30am Woods Lane corner, Cunninyeuk (local coordinator Sue Pearse 5034 3500)

Thursday 12 March 12:00pm Tumble Down Waddy Bridge (local coordinator Rodney Dunn 5034 5232)

Tuesday 17 March 9:00am Moulamein LLS office (Chris Lucas 0429 951 221)

Tuesday 17 March 1:00pm Yanga Workshop, Sturt Highway (Chris Lucas 0429 951 221)

Young Country Networkers with Western Murray Land Improvement Group present: 




Mallee Tour

Wednesday 18 March
Bus departing Murray Cod in Swan Hill at 10am and returning at 4pm

Guided by Ian Delimenico of Crop-Rite in Swan Hill
Touring Hender's Waitchie farm to learn about cropping rotations, export oaten hay, precision ag, weather monitoring systems, machinery and farm management.
Followed up with a tour of the Mallee Hay plant

Livestock basics day

Friday 3 April
Treweek's farm @ 228 Jerry's Rd, Wakool
9am-4pm

Covering the essentials for all in the livestock industry- from new comers to well experienced and wanting to polish up on best practice.
Border Vet Clinic will cover commonly seen livestock health issues, tagging, marking and vaccinating.
We will also have a shearer demonstrating crutching technique, classer discussing wool, livestock broker discussing sales options and a couple of farmers discussing sheep breed choice.

RSVP to 0427 284 533 for both events ASAP to secure your place.

Farm Business Skills Professional Development Program

The Farm Business Skills Professional Development Program is an initiative of the NSW Government’s Drought Strategy and has been developed to support farmers and provide access to vocational and skills training.

Three professional development priority areas have been identified:

• Risk management
• Financial and business management
• Farm business planning/drought preparedness

What can you claim?
Approved participants can claim a 50 percent subsidy of up to $5000 for the first individual.
There is an additional $1000 available per person for a maximum of four people for a total maximum of $9000 per farm business.
This subsidy may be used to cover course costs' including course fees, travel costs', child/respite care costs and/or software specifically relating to a course.

For more information CLICK HERE.

Women, Wine and Yoga

Tuesday 24 March, 2020 9.45 am - 1.30 pm

Rice Extension, WinCott & Southern Valley Cotton Growers Association invites women of all ages and experience involved in our irrigation community to come together for a fun morning of networking with yoga, wine tasting and guest speakers to challenge and inspire you and your farm business.

Please wear comfortable clothing and BYO Yoga Mat. There are limited mats available on request, please get in touch with Harriet Brickhill 0419790019.

Featuring:

•  Beginners Yoga session with Saltbush Stretch
• Jo Palmer - 2019 National Rural Women's Award winner and founder of Pointer Remote. Hear how you can utilise your skills to work remotely off farm as well as be inspired by Jo's business journey.
• Karen Baratto - Baratto Wines. Q&A on the challenges and opportunities of running a family business.
  
  Tickets are free and also include:
• Children are welcome, free of charge.
•  Icebreakers & Networking session
• Organic Wine Tasting
• Light lunch
  
  REGISTER HERE by Noon Friday 20th March. 

Transport for NSW Support for Primary Producers

Primary producers across the state will benefit from additional savings on their heavy vehicle registration costs until 30 June 2020. For more information CLICK HERE.  

To give farmers and their families some much needed drought relief Transport for NSW are waiving registration charges on Class 1 agricultural vehicles. For more information CLICK HERE.