Farm dams and stock containment areas

Join Riverina Local Land Services for an exciting workshop showcasing an example of how improving farm dams and establishing stock containment areas can improve drought preparedness

Event details:

Scientists from the Australian National University’s Sustainable Farms program will share the latest scientific research on the multiple benefits of enhancing farm dams.

Topics will include:

• the practical steps involved in enhancing a farm dam

• benefits for agricultural production – improved water quality, increased water security, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions

• benefits for biodiversity.

Local Land Services’ Geoff Minchin will describe how you can improve drought preparedness and water security by combining farm dam improvement and stock containment areas.

Topics will include:

• dam maintenance

• how improving farm dams can contribute to drought preparedness

• how stock confinement areas can contribute to drought preparedness.

Additional details:

• Morning tea and lunch are provided.
  

RSVP: Friday 1 May 2026

Contact: Annie Horton, Regional Capacity Services Coordinator Riverina, annie.horton@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0407 493 900

This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered by Riverina Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.

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