Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry experts, local agronomists, and Local Land Services with paddock tours of canola, cereal, and faba bean crops.

Event details:

Join Hunter Local Land Services for a paddock tour of local canola, cereal, and faba bean crops, and hear from industry experts from NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and local agronomists.

Speakers and topics include:

Canola and pulse crop update - DPIRD research agronomist, Kathi Hertel.
Crop disease management - Dr Steven Simpfendorfer, DPIRD pathologist.
Local cropping system opportunities and challenges for the current season – Tim Sawley, Nutrien Ag Solutions.
Pasture Dieback in tropical C4 grasses in the Hunter – what to look for and management strategies.

Additional details:

Paddock tour will depart from Settlement Hall, Merriwa
Please wear suitable clothing, footwear, and sun protection for an on-farm event.
Catering will be provided.
Lunch and refreshments provided

Contact: Maria Cameron on 0409 636 765 or via email at: maria.cameron@lls.nsw.gov.au

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