Video: Autumn – Winter Feedbase Planning
This webinar is designed for South West Victorian farmers experiencing drought conditions, providing practical guidance to support feedbase planning through autumn and winter.
The session covers:
- How much feed can I grow?
presented by Cam Nicholson, Nicon Rural Services - Options for boosting pasture growth,
presented by Lisa Miller, Southern Farming Systems (SFS)
The discussion focuses on realistic feed production expectations, pasture management strategies, and practical responses to challenging seasonal conditions.
đź”— All resources linked to this webinar can be found here:
https://sfs.org.au/project/autumn-winter-feedbase-planning
Program Support
This event is part of the Victorian Government’s Drought Assistance Package for South West Victoria.
For more information, visit www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons or call 136 186.
Video: Uncertain Times – Finance Webinar
This webinar explores how farmers can be financially proactive during periods of uncertainty, with practical advice to support informed decision-making and business resilience.
Guest presenters Karen Brady and Matt Soul from Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria West share insights on:
Managing financial uncertainty in a farming context
Strengthening business planning and cash flow awareness
Available support services and practical next steps for farm businesses
This session is relevant for growers, farm managers, and anyone seeking guidance on navigating financial challenges in agriculture.
đź”—More information on Uncertain Times https://sfs.org.au/project/uncertain-times-workshop-reset-recover-regenerate
Presented by Southern Farming Systems, South West Node of the Victorian Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria West.
Video: Cover Cropping in Tasmania – Mixed Cover Cropping
In this video, we explore 5 years of mixed cover cropping systems trials in Tasmania, through an in-depth discussion with Michael Nichols, a farmer from Sisters Creek, and Mark Farrell from CSIRO.
The conversation covers practical experiences and research insights into:
- Why mixed cover cropping is being adopted in Tasmanian farming systems
- Agronomic benefits and challenges
- Soil health, productivity, and system resilience
- Lessons learned from on-farm practice and scientific research
This video offers valuable insights for growers, advisers, and anyone interested in sustainable and regenerative farming practices.
This project is supported by Southern Farming Systems, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
