Join us for a field day to launch our national Dairy Resilience initiative. Hosted by dairy farmers Kate Mirams and Peter Neaves, with internationally renowned soil and plant health educator Joel Williams.

Joel will explain the biological processes that can drive profitable and resilient farming systems. Hear the results from Kate and Peter’s soil health trial, and how they've achieved major reductions in nitrogen and other inputs while maintaining production.

The focus is on practical, paddock-based learning, farmer observations and decision-making tools that can be applied on farm.

What will be covered on the day

Managing for soil function and soil health as the foundation of long-term profitability
Building pasture diversity, including transitioning to multispecies pastures
Observations and lessons from on-farm trials and management changes
Practical tools to support decisions around foliar applications
Open discussion, questions and peer-to-peer learning throughout the day

Activities

Morning discussion and presentations in the local hall
Paddock walk and in-field observations at Neaves Mirams Agriculture
Group discussion and Q&A with farmers and educators

Catering and what to bring

Lunch will be provided. Please advise any dietary requirements when registering. Don't forget to bring a water bottle and appropriate footwear and clothing for paddock conditions.

Tickets

$30 for up to 3 attendees from the same business, $15 for subsequent registrants. Numbers are limited.

Contact

Phone service may be limited on site. For questions or more information, please contact Soils for Life at (02) 6273 6647 or kylie.beale@soilsforlife.org.au

The Dairy Resilience Project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.

This project is proudly supported by Maffra District Landcare Network and Soils for Life.

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