Twilight in the paddock Armidale
Event description
Join Northern Tablelands Local Land Services for a practical, livestock-focused paddock session exploring grazing management, worm control, ram selection, and data capture - followed by a free BBQ dinner.
Event details:
Join us at Clarks Farm, Armidale for an informative afternoon tailored for local graziers looking to build practical knowledge in grazing management, worm control, ram selection, and capturing livestock data.
Topics covered:
Grazing focused paddock session: See first-hand the impacts of set stock versus rotational grazing systems on pastures. Hear from SQNNSW Innovation Hub's Jaimi-lee Edwards about how grazing strategies can influence groundcover, weed burdens and pasture growth, and learn how to identify and manage key summer weeds.
Worm management: Gain insights into drench resistance in an update from UNE Senior Lecturer Dr Emma Doyle and hear how to best manage worm burdens over summer.
Selecting genetics for your flock: UNE SMART Farms Associate Director Lu Hogan breaks down how RamSelect can help you make more informed genetic choices to improve flock performance.
Data driven decisions: Understand the requirements and opportunities of livestock eID from LLS Senior Biosecurity Officer, Ebony Nowlan. Hear practical tips and advice from UNE SMART Farms Manager Raymond Osborne as he showcases the benefits of collecting on-farm data during scanning, shearing and more - including how they do it.
Additional details:
A free BBQ dinner will be provided to attendees. Please advise of any dietary requirements when completing the registration form.
Please dress appropriately for an outdoor paddock walk session with enclosed shoes.
Contact: Ella Barney, Agriculture Advisor Drought Adoption on 0447 185 133 or via email at: ella.barney@lls.nsw.gov.au
Please register by COB Thursday, 30 October 2025
This event is brought to you by the Drought Adoption Officer Program. The Drought Adoption Officer program received funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund through the Southern NSW Innovation Hub and SQNNSW Innovation Hub.
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