Graziers: who remembers this great book?

Pasture Plants of the Slopes and Tablelands of NSW, by Lewis Kahn, Belinda Heard and Wal Whalley, has been so popular over the years that it has been out of print for some time.

Southern New England Landcare has been working with the authors to source funding and prepare a Third Edition, which is almost ready.

However, before we finalise the Third Edition, we need your feedback on a key question please: Should the Third Edition be printed as a hard copy, or should it be prepared as a downloadable, electronic version only?

To answer this question, we invite you to click here and complete our short, 1-minute survey questionnaire.

Alternatively, you can scan this QR code to complete the survey.

The survey will close at 5pm on Friday 1st March 2024. Thank you for your input!

Would you like participate in a unique benchmarking activity designed to assess and elevate your flock's performance against regional and industry standards?

The Northern Tablelands wether trial is a long-standing tradition in the sheep farming community in the New England region of New South Wales and it is looking for new participants!

This trial has been conducted for over 40 years, with its roots dating back to the 1950s.

At the core of the Northern Tablelands Wether Trial is a robust benchmarking initiative aimed at setting new standards in wool growing excellence.

This trial isn't just about participation; it's about measuring, improving, and leading the way in the sheep industry.

Learn how to improve on-farm waterway health.

Expert speakers include:

• Sarah Mika (UNE Water Ecology) - Water quality, healthy riparian zones and livestock
• Matt Ridley (The Pump Shed, Inverell) - water system design and installation
• Natural Resources Access Regulator - Water Law in NSW - bores, metering and groundwater
• Jaimi-Lee Edwards (UNE)- Drought Resilient Pasture Landscapes Project

For more information or to book visit GLENRAC.

The Ben Lomond Landcare Group invites you to join them for a special presentation from guest speaker Lesley Patterson from the Banbai Rangers.

When: 20th of February @ 7pm

Where: Ben Lomond Hall, 1227/1239 Ben Lomond Rd, Ben Lomond NSW 2365

Lesley was awarded the Guyra Environmental Citizen Award at the 2024 Australia Day Awards and will be presented with this award on the night before giving a presentation about the Banbai's seasonal calendar (see attached).

Also on the night, there will be presentations from group members Ian Reeve and Belinda Parkinson.

A light supper will be provided. To RSVP please contact Beth White or call 02 6733 2014.

Tamworth
14-15 Mar - Trim & Cut Felled Trees
25-26 Mar - Operate Tractors with Attachments
4-5 Apr - Off-road Four Wheel Drive

Glen Innes
11-12 Mar - Operate Tractors with Attachments
3-4 Apr - Trim & Cut Felled Trees

Submit your Expression of Interest with Jayne Wood.

For more information: P: 02 6763 1285.

Commencing in the first quarter of 2024, ongoing receipt of eNews will be exclusively member based, but individual membership is free, so don't miss out! Join us today by registering on our website or by scanning the QR code below. If you are an existing member you need not do anything - you will continue to receive all the benefits of membership including eNews.  or call the office on 02 6772 9123.