Supported by Wimmera CMA through funding from the Australian Government National Landcare Program.

Webinar 1 – Intercropping – benefits and challenges for Wimmera Farms

Intercropping involves growing two or more crops simultaneously in the same paddock. Agriculture Victoria has been trialling this practice in the Wimmera and wants to share their latest results. Learn what local trials results indicate, the pros and cons and practical considerations for implementation on Wimmera farms with Senior Research Scientist (Agronomy), Ash Wallace.

Webinar 2 – Using your rotation to improve your soils and profit

Using your rotation to improve your soils and profit – brown manure, long fallow and cover cropping
We explore the role of long fallow, brown manuring and cover cropping with John Stuchbery from S&D Consulting.
Learn:

• when to use and not use these tactics
• pros and cons
• key things to consider to implement these strategies successfully.

Webinar 3 – Using your rotation to improve your soils and profit

Using your the art of excellent seasonal decision making with Kate Burke
Learn:

• when to use and not use these tactics
• pros and cons
• key things to consider to implement these strategies successfully.

Webinar 4 – Boosting Profit & reducing Risk in medium and low rainfall areas

Dryland Legume Pasture Systems

Using your the art of excellent seasonal decision making with David Peck and Ross Ballard from SARDI.
Learn:

• when to use and not use these tactics
• pros and cons
• key things to consider to implement these strategies successfully.