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Welcome to the Autumn 2008 edition...For most mixed-farmers across Australia, the 2008 season is a significant sea change from that experienced over the past couple of years. Free Food for Thought - Grazing Winter Crops Roadshow»The Free Food for Thought - Grazing Winter Crops Roadshow has been making its way across the mixed farming zones of southern Australia. The grazing cereals Ready Reckoner - assessing dry matter availability »One of the essential considerations when grazing winter crops is knowing how much feed is available at the start of the grazing period. Subtropical perennials in the Northern Ag Region»More than 60 producers braved gale force winds on March 31 for a field day at Eneabba which showcased some very good stands of subtropical perennial grasses. Border Rivers - Pastures field day attracts landholders »More than 40 landholders and agricultural advisors recently went to a Grain & Graze field day near Weengallon, Queensland, to learn about pastures and salinity management. Border Rivers travelling field days »Big turn out for mixed farming field days in the Border Rivers, discussing the benefits and challenges of mixed farming. Maranoa-Balonne travelling field days »Field days explore cropping and pasture systems, cereal crops and stubbles, the complexities of risk management and the triple bottom line. Community Science in Action: The Biodiversity in Grain & Graze project »The relationship between biodiversity and on-farm production was under the microscope when researchers and farmers gathered at the Biodiversity in Grain & Graze (BiGG) Farmer Forum in Hobart in late January. New Grain & Graze Products»Talking BiGG – Stories from the Biodiversity in Grain & Graze (BiGG) Farmer Forum. Thinking BiGG– mixed farming families tell their stories of biodiversity. National Feedbase Project - Grain & Graze discussion papers »The National Feedbase project has produced a number of technical discussion papers around the theme of feedbase management in the Grain & Graze regions. Making More from Sheep - What do producers have to say? »Supporting the launch earlier this year of Making More from Sheep, a webcast panel discussion featuring sheep producers from across the country has now been released. Thinking Bush Issue 6»Issue 6 of Thinking Bush features stories from the Grain & Graze program. Veg Futures 08: 20th - 23rd October »Greening Australia and Land & Water Australia invite you to Veg Futures 2008. |
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