Forbes broadleaf forage crop field walk

Join Local Land Services for an insightful field walk in Forbes showcasing a diverse range of forage and dual-purpose crop options in a replicated trial setting.

Discover how straights and mixtures can support grazing and forage production, even in challenging conditions.

Event details:

Our Central West Local Land Services Ag Advisory team will take you through the paddock trial plots, highlighting the best broadleaf forage and fodder options for the Forbes region this season, and provide considerations for incorporating them into your 2026 grazing or cropping program.

Highlights include:

• locally suited vetch varieties

• long-season spring and winter canola

• innovative oat mixtures with new vetch and field pea varieties

• practical agronomy discussion on integrating productive broadleaf break crops into mixed farming systems.

This is a valuable opportunity for farmers, agronomists, and advisors to see trial results firsthand and discuss strategies for improving resilience and productivity.

Additional details:

• Light refreshments will be provided after the field walk.

• Please RSVP for catering purposes.

Contact: Tim Wright, Cropping advisor on 0475 965 129 or via email at: tim.wright@lls.nsw.gov.au

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

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