Pastures and grazing - autumn pasture update

Hear from experts on pastures, weeds, local livestock health issues, productive perennial legumes, and sticky nightshade control - followed by your choice of afternoon tour.

Event details:

Join Central Tablelands Local Land Services and fellow red meat producers for a day of locally relevant insights to improve pasture productivity, livestock health, and weed management.

Morning session | 9:45 am - 1:45 pm

What you’ll learn:

• discover the latest perennial legume research with Richard Hayes (NSW DPIRD)

• updates from local agronomists and researchers on Sticky Nightshade control

• practical knowledge from vets on preventative management to boost livestock efficiency

• connect with farmers over morning tea and lunch.

Afternoon tour - choose your adventure:

Select from two exciting tour options:

• Suzuki Wagyu feedlot tour (2:00 pm - 4:30 pm): Explore high-value beef production systems.

• Blayney Purina factory tour (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm): See and learn how pet food is made.

Each tour is limited to 20 participants - book early!

Additional details:

• Morning tea, lunch, and light afternoon tea refreshments will be provided.

• Please register by Tuesday 3 March 2026.

Contact:

• Ben Azzopardi Senior Land Services Officer 0473950997 or via email at: ben.azzopardi@lls.nsw.gov.au

• Pete Evans Senior Land Services Officer 0438 496 851 or via email at: peter.evans@lls.nsw.gov.au

This event is funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust and delivered by Local Land Services, a member of the commonwealth Regional Delivery panel.

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