The great E-debate
Australian farmers should diversify into roo farming!
You are invited to participate in an e-debate on the above topic using the online room which we will be using to deliver the Rural Business Management course.
This debate is also an exercise to get you to think out side of your square (and probably taking a few of us out of our comfort zone.)
You have two time options for participating in this debate:
12.00 noon AEST on Tuesday 17th June 2008
8.00 pm AEST on Wednesday 18th June 2008
This e-debate is free for those wanting a good laugh! It is sure to be a great event. Register me.
Birds Eye View with FarmSAT
FarmSat is a self-assessment tool that has been designed to help producers think about their current farming practices.
This tool has been developed in conjunction with industry and NRM committee representatives to assist you to identify issues; and form action plans that will enable you to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Until the 30th of June you have the opportunity to access a facilitator, such as myself, free of charge to guide you through the assessment process.
New national lamb survey – get involved!
Australia’s lamb producers are being urged to take part in MLA’s new national lamb survey.
The MLA-conducted survey is designed to gather statistics on the current state of the nation’s lamb supply.
The information gathered by the survey will provide an up-to-date snapshot of the Australian lamb industry, including flock numbers, flock composition, and the buying and selling intentions of the nation’s lamb producers.
Powerful communication!
During the last couple of days I have participated in The Power of Engagement course for the second time!
The first time was about 18 months ago when I traveled to Melbourne to evaluate this course before marketing it to rural people in Tasmania.
Jill Rigney from the Right Mind International in Brisbane led the 2-day communication, negotiation and leadership course in Hobart with boundless energy and enthusiasm.
Wise Women and Hot Dogs!
Farming women now have a more cost effective way to access information about training working dogs thanks to Rachael Treasure’s e-book, Wise Women and Hot Dogs.
Through this e-book Rachael endeavors to inspire other women and young girls to discover the joys of working dogs and handling livestock.
This initiative was funded by Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation’s Rural Women’s Award of which Rachael was the 2007 Tasmanian winner.
KLR Livestock Marketing School
Rod Knight (pictured right) from KLR Marketing explains the concepts of the KLR Livestock Marketing School to the managers from Great Southern Cattle Managers.
The knowledge from the KLR Livestock Marketing School has helped an increasing number of producers across Australia manage the market cycle and to maximise profits within their livestock enterprise.
On Tuesday and Wednesday this week twelve Tasmanian farmers from across the state also learned how to profit from their enterprise regardless of market direction.
Aust. Farming Future Program Announced
Australia’s Farming Future program was announced a few nights ago in the federal budget.
The $130 million initiative is a 4 year program that is aimed at assisting primary producers adapt and respond to climate change.
There are three components to this budget decision:
- Climate Change Adaptation Partnerships Program—to increase our understanding of climate change impacts and improve on-farm preparedness
- Climate Change and Productivity Research Program—to undertake research on managing emissions and adaptation
- Climate Change Adjustment Program—to provide primary producers with professional advice, training and adjustment assistance.
For further information call 1800 638 746 or email Australia’s Farming Future
Science and Innovation Youth Awards
The Commonwealth Government has announced grants of up to $20,000 to assist young Australians with innovative plans to boost the competitiveness of rural industries.
The awards are open to people aged 18-35 who are working or studying in the agriculture, fisheries, forestry, food or natural resources industries.
Successful applicants will receive up to $20,000 each to allow them to investigate an emerging scientific issue or innovative activity over a 12-month period.
For further information visit the Commonwealth Bureau of Rural Sciences website, phone (02) 6272 4294, or send an email to the awards office.
Applications close on Monday 30 June 2008.
Taste ‘buddies’
The first meeting of Taste Buddies, a unique Gourmet Club that will showcase some local produce (Levendale and surrounding areas) will be held at Levendale Hall, 7.30pm on Wednesday 18 June.
There are no cooking skills or pre requisites, just a fun evening learning about a subject close to all our stomachs!!!
If you require further information please call Sally Tame on (03) 6265 0663 - leave a message if she’s not home.
Breeding Stock Support
Assistance measures to support breeding stock in Tasmanian drought declared areas.
Farmers in the two drought declared areas - Midlands, Central Highlands, East Coast, and North East and Flinders Island can now apply for up to $5,000 to assist with maintaining breeding stock.
The grant may be used to cover:
- Feed purchases
- Feed transport
- Agistment costs
- Stock water purchases, etc
Further information and application forms are available from Service Tasmania shops, or by calling the Department of Primary Industries and Water on 1300 368 550.
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