Developing on-farm water management strategies for the benefit of livestock health and natural capital is the goal of the final in a series of stock water events hosted by GLENRAC, near Glen Innes.
GLENRAC CEO Kylie Falconer said by taking the time to better quantify future water needs, farmers could enhance their long-term farm water security, contribute to improved livestock health and natural capital values and their overall resilience to dry conditions.
Landcare Australia is kicking off the annual celebration of Landcare Week August 5-11, 2024 by unveiling an exciting new $300k Landcare Australia Community Grants program directing funds right into the heart of grassroots landcare across Australia.
Southern New England Landcare aims to highlight the latest advancement in soil health and sustainable farming practices on Wednesday the 14th of August at the Armidale Golf Club.
Leading experts Joel Williams from Integrated Soils, Grant Sims from Down Under Covers, and Rachel Lawrence, Natural Capital Advisor from Northern Tablelands Local Land Services (NT LLS), will share their knowledge and practical insights to help farmers improve their agricultural operations.
Southern New England Landcare's members are reminded of the upcoming Special General Meeting at 6 pm on Wednesday 14th August 2024 at the Uralla Community Centre. Purpose: to consider and adopt amendments to the Southern New England Landcare Ltd constitution.
All members were emailed the business papers for this meeting on 19th July 2024 with a request to send proposed amendments to the Draft Southern New England Landcare Ltd Constitution to the CEO by 5 pm 7 August.
Members Guarantee (Group representatives), also received business papers via Australia Post, and are encouraged to attend to enable a quorum. Members Guarantee are eligible to vote at this meeting. Members Associate (all other members) are most welcome to attend, however are NOT eligible to vote at this meeting. For a copy of the business papers and attachments, please contact us via email, or phone 02 6772 9123.
Please RSVP for catering purposes as a light supper and networking opportunity will follow immediately after the meeting. Event information at our events page.
Southern New England Landcare is pleased to announce the Knitting with Resilience workshop in Walcha on August 10th, where attendees will have the opportunity to craft their own Merino wool throw.
Delivered by the inspiring Sam Longmore from Ohh Bulldust, this workshop focuses on resilience, community, and creating supportive networks.
UNE together with Landcare groups, Southern New England Landcare and GLENRAC Inc., delivered a series of Calculating Carbon workshops, as part of the Drought Resilient Pasture Landscapes (DRPL) project, that educated landholders on sustainable farming and the potential benefits it can have on productivity, profits and emissions.
“Practices that lower greenhouse gas emissions form part of good farm management and have benefits for both sustainability and productivity,” says project lead Professor Lewis Kahn.
On Friday, 31st May, Southern New England Landcare together with Resilient Ready hosted a Resilience Dinner in Walcha as part of the FRRR Community Impact Program.
The event brought together 20 residents from the Walcha area to learn about personal, business, and community resilience.
Southern New England Landcare (SNEL) is excited to announce a partnership with Highway to Well to deliver a free two-day Mental Health First Aid course.
“Mental health challenges are particularly prevalent in rural areas due to geographic isolation, limited access to services, and social stigmas surrounding mental illness,” said SNEL CEO Karen Zirkler.
“Drought, flood, fire, and other disasters can impact mental health, making support and education crucial,” she said.
The course is designed to teach individuals how to provide initial support to those experiencing mental health crises or challenges.
Armidale Preparing All Communities Together (PACT) Network met for the second time and confirmed the value of having an established disaster preparedness and recovery network.
The event was held at New England Fire Control Centre during National Volunteers Week, and gathered people, including many volunteers, from across the region.
Family Nature Night held at Mother of Ducks Lagoon, during the Autumn break, brought together over 25 families for an evening packed with fun.
The Southern New England Landcare organized event, held on Tuesday, April 16th, with presentations from guest experts from the Australian Museum and the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services.
Southern New England Landcare is thrilled to announce the launch of several new initiatives aimed at bolstering drought resilience in the Walcha area, thanks to a series of grants recently secured by the organization.
The first of these initiatives is scheduled for Friday, 31st of May with a Walcha Resilience Dinner, starting at 6:00 PM at the Walcha Rams Clubhouse.
This event will feature talks from Renae Hanvin from Resilient Ready and Anna Hughes from the Lachlan Hughes Foundation.
In a world fraught with uncertainties, preparation is key to safeguarding yourself and your loved ones.
Our sister network GLENRAC is taking proactive steps to empower individuals and communities with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate emergencies effectively.
Southern New England Landcare's May Member Muster at 6 pm on Wednesday 8th May, will host Reinventing Agriculture's Kim Deans as our guest speaker, and focus on Personal Drought Resilience.
Through Reinventing Agriculture, Kim Deans and her husband Angus deliver programs built on a holistic foundation of human capacity building, soil health restoration and farm business management.
Have you done your emergency and fire risk plans yet?
Are you new to the district?
Join us at a 'how to' workshop with guest speakers from the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) - Tamworth, NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) - Diggings (Rocky River) Brigade.
Topics include:
• Regional Threats Overview,
• SES Response – how it works…
• RFS Response - how it works…
• How people could prepare themselves – SES Get Ready Campaign,
• Step by Step – Do an Emergency Plan and a Fire Risk Management Plan for your home/business,
• How to keep you and your family well during a disaster.
Free Event. Dinner Provided.
Registrations essential at Sticky Tickets
Email us here
Ph: 02 6772 9123
Each month, NEWA (New England Weeds Authority) News will feature a local and currently threatening weed to be aware of.
As managing the effects of climate variability continues to be a growing concern for producers across the NSW Northern Tablelands, University of New England (UNE) researchers are stressing the importance of healthy waterways when trying to achieve a resilient and productive grazing system.
It was the key message at a series of recent coaching sessions held as part of the Drought Resilient Pasture Landscapes (DRPL) project, where producers from across the region gathered to learn more about how aquatic ecosystems and pasture health go hand-in-hand.
“The quality of water and the health of waterways depends on good grazing and pasture management practices,” says Professor Lewis Kahn, who leads the DRPL project.
“Equally, healthy waterways support healthy pasture and animals," he said.
Have you ever wondered about the amazing slithering, squirming, flying, crawling native critters that live in your garden or favourite bushwalking spot? Have you ever considered that among them there might be a new invasive insect that could devastate Australia’s environment?
Well we’ve made it fun and easy for you (and your kids or grandkids) to find out and help out.
It’s time to join over 10,000 Australians on the great Australian Bug Hunt!
Using powerful AI and a simple app, it’s easy to identify weird and wonderful insects just by snapping a photo with your mobile phone. You can satisfy your curiosity, be entertained, and learn interesting facts about our valuable native species!
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