Local Land Services Demonstration Farm open day

Name: Local Land Services Demonstration Farm open day
Start: 2026-11-20T09:00:00+1100
End: 2026-11-20T15:30:00+1100
Location: Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm

Fri, 20 Nov, 9am - 3:30pm AEDT

Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm

Richmond Lowlands NSW, Australia

Greater Sydney Local Land Services

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Description

Come along to explore the Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm. Meet our staff, chat with experts and explore the projects making a difference on the ground.

Event details:

Join Greater Sydney Local Land Services for a unique opportunity to explore our Demonstration Farm,

Whether you're a producer, landholder, industry professional, student, or simply interested in agriculture and the environment, this event offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work being done to support productive farms, healthy landscapes and resilient communities.

What's on?

Enjoy a range of demonstrations, displays, presentations and guided tours covering:

agricultural technology and innovation
horticulture and sustainable production
invasive species management
emergency preparedness and resilience
natural resource management
First Nations land management practices
erosion and sediment control demonstrations at our dedicated erosion control facility.

You'll also have the chance to meet a range of organisations and industry partners, including:

Turf NSW
Applied Horticulture Research (AHR)
Soil Wealth project
International Erosion Control Association
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Researchers and agricultural specialists
Service providers, equipment suppliers and resellers.

Learn about the latest technology, hear about current research and pick up practical ideas you can apply on your own property.

The day will feature interactive displays and hands-on activities, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions, share experiences and network with others involved in agriculture and land management.

See the full program below.

Additional details:

Suitable for people aged 12 years and over.
Please wear enclosed footwear suitable for outdoor activities and uneven ground.
Bring a hat, sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing.
Registration is essential for all attendees.
A sausage style brunch/lunch will be available for purchase.
To help manage traffic on the day, visitor parking will be located in a parking area on Bensons Lane. A free shuttle service will operate continuously between the parking area and the Demonstration Farm, making it easy to get to and from the event. Our staff will be on hand to direct you when you arrive.

Contact:

Maree Whelan - maree.whelan@lls.nsw.gov.au
Gareth Hough - gareth.hough@lls.nsw.gov.au

Agenda:

Time	Activity	Field trips	Field trips
08:30–09:00	Registration - tea/coffee
09:00–09:30	Acknowledgement of Country Delivered by Uncle Chris Tobin
09:45–10:00	Farm animal trivia Brought to you by the Animal Biosecurity and Welfare Team at Local Land Services
10:05–10:20 Choose from the 3 sessions running at each time slot	Accelerating Innovation in Vegetables: Insights from the VegMech program / Julie O'Halloran Julie leads the national vegetable AgTech programs at the Queensland Department of Primary Industries, advancing mechanisation and technology adoption.	How to set up a wildlife camera / Liam Maher Liam has worked as an ecologist and was involved in setting up wildlife cameras looking for native wildlife.	Improving irrigation management in vegetables / Brian Thomson
10:25–10:40	To be confirmed	River processes and management / Mick Budden and Dan Keating Daniel and Mick work for Local Land Services and, between them, have over 40 years' experience in riparian management	Cover crops and soil health / Umberto Calvo from the Soil Wealth project Umberto will talk about different cover crop options, some of which are planted on the farm, and their uses
10:45–11:00	Bring Back the Buzz: Tips for Attracting and Supporting Pollinators on Your Property / Tanya Latty Associate Professor Tanya Latty is an insect ecologist at the University of Sydney.	How to trap pigs on your property / Crystal Marsland and Gareth Cleal Crystal and Gareth are Biosecurity Officers at Local Land Services.	Integrated Pest Management IPM for Vegetable Crops / Andy Ryland Andy has worked in Horticulture for 40 years and helped vegetable and nursery producers with IPM programs.
11:05–11:20	Ready to Move: Practical Animal Evacuation Planning for Emergencies / Lisa Sullivan Lisa is a Risk & Emergency Coordinator with experience in emergency management and first-hand flood evacuation.	Pasture walk and talk – check out grazing demos / Dan Siratkov Dan will speak about pasture trials at the farm, including a grazing and a fertilizer trial.	To be confirmed
11:25–11:40	Recognising your property's natural capital / Madeleine Florin Madeleine is the Natural Capital Advisor with Greater Sydney Local Land Services	How to spray and spread using DJI Ag Drones / Sean McIntosh Sean is from McIntosh Agri Services Ag Drones	XAG robotic sprayer for vegetables / Marley Donohue Marley works for Xag, a Chinese Agriculture drone and robotics manufacturer
11:45–12:00	Cane Toads in Greater Sydney / Beth Simmonds Beth works for Local Land Services and will give a short presentation on Cane Toads in Greater Sydney.	Holding Ground - The role of natural turf in erosion control and environmental protection / Jenny Zadro and Sandra Lanz Jenny and Sandra have worked for turf industry bodies for 25 years in both turf production and sports turf management.	NQIO Autonomous Sprayer for vegetables / Chris Henderson
12:05–12:20	Monitoring and forecasting seasonal conditions across NSW / Anthony Clark Anthony is an Agricultural Climatologist whose team monitors Seasonal Conditions across NSW.	Drone spraying in Sweet Corn / Sean McIntosh Sean is from McIntosh Agri Services Ag Drones
12:25–13:15	LUNCH trade show	LUNCH	LUNCH
13.20–13.35	Landcare in Greater Sydney and The Hawkesbury / Alicia Harb - Akins and Monique Bailey Alicia is the Regional Landcare Coordinator for Greater Sydney Landcare and Monique is the Local Landcare Coordinator for Hawkesbury Nepean Landcare.	What do good pollinators look like in the field? / Hugh Littlefield Hugh works in the plant biosecurity space in Local Land Services.	REPEAT: XAG robotic sprayer for vegetables / Marley Donohue Marley works for Xag, a Chinese Agriculture drone and robotics manufacturer.
13:40–13:55	Landholder panel – “Adopting Sustainable Practices” Landholders are to be confirmed	REPEAT: Holding Ground - The role of natural turf in erosion control and environmental protection / Jenny Zadro and Sandra Lanz Jenny and Sandra have worked for turf industry bodies for 25 years in both turf production and sports turf management.	REPEAT: NQIO Autonomous Sprayer for vegetables / Chris Henderson
14:00–14:15	Questions and feedback	REPEAT: Drone spraying in Sweet Corn / Sean McIntosh Sean is from McIntosh Agri Services Ag Drones.
14.20–14.35	Networking/exhibitors
14:40–14:55	Networking/exhibitors
14.55–15.00	Close, wrap up, and event concludes

Acknowledgement

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program. It is also supported by the Greater Sydney LLS Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator.

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