Smarter weed management workshop Megalong Valley

Join this workshop to help you assess your paddocks, interpret what the plants are telling you, and explore soil-based strategies for long-term improvement.

Event Description: 
Join this workshop, hosted by Greater Sydney Local Land Services and facilitated by Kim Deans from Reinventing Agriculture, to gain practical tools and a fresh approach to managing weeds. The session focuses on soil health and offers strategies for dealing with thistles, fireweed, or pasture decline.

You will learn about:

• Weeds as ecological indicators.

• The relationship between soil health and weed presence.

• Preventing weed infestations.

• Options for managing weeds.

• The benefits of a holistic approach to weed management.

• Developing a holistic weed plan.

• Weed monitoring tips and procedures.

Drawing on leading regenerative principles and research, this evidence-based workshop is designed for small to medium-sized farms and includes a practical paddock weed walk and talk.

Additional notes: 

• Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Although we will endeavour to do our best, please note that registrations after Friday 21 November may not be able to have special dietary requirements catered for.

• Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing as we will be conducting paddock walks. 

Contacts:

• Richard Stephens on 0436 803 337 or via email at: richard.stephens@lls.nsw.gov.au

• Ben Azzopardi on 0473 950 997 or via email at: ben.azzopardi@lls.nsw.gov.au 
  

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

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