eNews #20

 

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Welcome to eNews #20! This issue features our latest news, info about several upcoming local events and other Sustainable Ag events of interest, opportunities for funding, training and support.

Latest News

Strategic Plan Updated

ravi palwe I3urDa6z2 4 unsplashThe board of Southern New England Landcare conducted their annual Strategic Plan Review workshop on 20th April 2022.

While most content has remained relevant and unchanged, the Southern New England Landcare Strategic Plan (2022) includes updates to the context in which we operate, given the implementation of the New England Renewable Energy Zone.

Rehydrating the Landscape

Mulloonp320Welcoming The Mulloon Institute to "Urandangie", SNEL's Board Member, Bill Perrottet kindly opened his Black Mountain property, for The Mulloon Institute's workshop, Landscape Rehydration Fundamentals, on Friday 3 June. This field day was hosted by the Malpas Catchment Group, a sub group of Southern New England Landcare.
Image: Peter Hazell kicks off with his presentation in the woolshed.

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Call for Nominations – Independent Directors

LC nsw320Following a 20-month consultation with members, Landcare NSW has adopted new governance arrangements, which will come into effect from 1 July 2022. 

The current Executive Committee will transition to a Board of Directors of the new company-limited-by-guarantee until the Landcare NSW Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held in November 2022.

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2022 National Landcare Conference

LC ConferenceEvent Date: 23rd - 25th August 2022
Venue: International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney.

Registrations for early bird tickets are open and will close on July 10.

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Media: Malpas DamExpansion in Budget: Marshall

Malpas Dam Adam320MEDIA RELEASE: Wednesday, 18 May 2022

LET THE MONEY FLOW FOR MALPAS DAM EXPANSION IN BUDGET: MARSHALL

NORTHERN Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has this week challenged the State Government to turn on the tap and starting filling the $27 million funding bucket required to raise the Malpas Dam wall and deliver decades of water security to the city of Armidale and community of Guyra.

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AURG Winter Break

IMG 3087 AURG Tree Planting 320p

To all of AURG's fantastic Members and Friends, welcome to a well-earned winter break for one and all.

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May Member Muster Brings Local Groups Together

DSC 0082aSouthern New England Landcare group representatives and friends came together on 18th May 2022 at Uralla Community Centre to share their activities and hear from guest speaker Stuart Austin on Wilmot Cattle Co's carbon initiatives.

Some 30 people attended the event and afterwards enjoyed a light supper and networking, catered by Michael's Cafe in Uralla (left).

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Highlights from Landcare Adventure

LCAlogoWhat an incredible way to spend a couple of days, at the Landcare Adventure 2022 in May, hosted by the fabulous Granite Borders Landcare team! If you didn't have the opportunity to attend this year, I highly recommend you don't miss this special event when it rolls around again.

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Events | Training | Opportunities

Armidale Community: Airport Precinct Q&A

airsideNew England Visions 2030 Institute - Q & A Event

When: Thursday 23rd June 2022, from 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Where: Armidale Bowling Club
RSVP by 5.00pm on Monday 20th June
Donation at the door:

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Mending Made Easy - free workshop

Sew MendZNET Uralla is Working on Waste!

Date: Saturday, 25th June 2022
Time: 12pm – 4pm 
Location: Community Centre, Hill St, Uralla

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It's back!! Agmentation 2022

agmentationWhen: Thursday, 28 July 2022; 5.30pm - 7pm
Where: NOVA, Armidale, for Opening event: Kick off and briefing

When: Friday, 29 July 2022; 7am - 5.30pm
Where: UNE SMART Farm Innovation Centre, Armidale

2022 Theme: Climate Adaptive Agriculture
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EvokeAg - Future Young Leaders Program

evoke agCloses: 3rd July 2022
Run By: Evoke Ag

The Future Young Leaders Program is designed to build the capacity of emerging thought leaders while providing the opportunity to share their stories, passions and research for agriculture.

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2022 Heywire Youth Innovation Grants

heywireCloses: 18th July 2022, at 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal

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2022 RCS International Conference

rcs logoWhen: 16th – 17th July 2022
Where: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane

Join the RCS team in person or virtually for: Convergence: agriculture, human and planetary health!

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Historical Soil Data Capture Payments Program

IMG DAWE 320The Australian Government has engaged Southern Cross University as a data broker for the Historical Soil Data Capture Payments Program, to engage with data owners, collate soil test data, and share the data with the Australian Government.

The Program is open now until 30 June 2023.
Funding: payments up to $10,000*

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Pilot Soil Monitoring and Incentives Program

soil data 320The Australian Government is providing $54.4 million over two years to support farmers and land managers to access low-cost soil sampling and certified testing in exchange for sharing their data under the Pilot Soil Monitoring and Incentives Program.

Southern Cross University has been engaged by the Australian Government to deliver their program.

Program: open now for applications.
Funding: payments up to $10,000*

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