A SERIES of expert-led workshops across regional Victoria will empower farmers with future-ready practices for profitable farming and climate resilience.
Agriculture Victoria is sponsoring the Here and Now workshop series at Drouin, Kyabram, Colac and Warrnambool to equip farmers with cutting-edge insights and practical tools to navigate climate challenges and optimise feed farming practices.
Sponsored by the Drought Support Package, these workshops will bring together industry leaders to explore innovative solutions for forage growth, herd management, weather resilience, and technology adoption.
Consultant and ruminant nutritionist Laura Tweddle has created this series, bringing in expert colleagues in each region to provide positive and constructive information and advice. The aim of the series is to give attendees some tools and information to take away that might help in planning for climate variation in their farming business.
The workshops include expert speakers Ms Tweddle, from Aggies without Borders, meteorologist Jane Bunn (Jane’s Weather), and agronomy specialists Damien Adcock (Barenbrug Seeds) and Phil White (Ag Diagnostics). Consultants Steve Ralstan (Integral Feed services) and Donna Woerz (Debenham Australia) join the Kyabram and Drouin events.
There will be tailored discussions on region-specific climate drivers, paddock performance, and feed strategies for West Gippsland (Drouin), Goulburn Valley (Kyabram), South West (Colac and Warrnambool).
Topics include weather forecasting, fertility management, digital farming tools (CropX Australia), with business planning (Pinnacle Group) your take-away message with Jessica Connor Kennedy to make the most of your time.
Ms Tweddle says the workshops are about turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. “We’re bridging the gap between traditional practices and the tech-driven future of farming,” she said. “Understanding local weather drivers is key to resilience and farmers will leave with actionable strategies for their unique conditions.”
People can join in-person or online.
Workshop Details:
- Drouin – July 15, 10:30am | Drouin Family Hotel
Focus: Forage restoration, climate challenges, and herd diet planning. - Kyabram – July 22, 10:00am | Kyabram Fauna Park
Focus: Feed value comparison, business planning, and seasonal insights. - Colac – July 29, 10:00am | COPACC
Focus: Paddock renovation, effluent water use, and fertiliser technology. - Warrnambool – August 21, 10:00am | The Flying Horse
Focus: High-rainfall herd management and agri-tech solutions.
Registration:
Free to attend. Secure your spot via Eventbrite (Here and Now Series). Questions for Jane Bunn can be submitted during RSVP.