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February 01 2010
Lush Lucerne Grows Lambs
An explosion of lucerne growth following summer rains now offers graziers the opportunity to boost lamb production according to Industry & Investment (I&I) NSW. I&I NSW advisory officer, Jim Meckiff, said graziers can take advantage of good green feed at this time of year by finishing lambs, growing out replacement ewe weaners and flushing ewes to lift conception rates.
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January 27 2010
Small Farm Irrigation From Sumisoaker
Lightweight, easy to manoeuvre watering unit that eliminates the need for costly and cumbersome watering systems, providing the essential results needed to keep your small farm or garden thriving! Simple and fast to roll up and relocate to other areas.
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January 20 2010
Weaning and Educating Calves
Weaning is far more than separating the calf from the cow until they both stop bellowing. Correct management and training of calves at weaning sets their pattern of behaviour for the rest of their lives.
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January 12 2010
Macksville Farmer Caught Breaching Cattle Tick Quarantine
A Macksville cattle producer has been fined $550 for breaching cattle tick quarantine conditions on his property. Industry & Investment NSW (I&I NSW) leader of cattle tick operations, Larry Falls, said the mid north coast producer’s property had been under quarantine for cattle tick when cattle were moved cattle off the property without obtaining a permit as required in the quarantine notice. 
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Small Farm Events

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Cleanskin Sheep Australia
Date: 18-Feb-10 to 19-Feb-10
Description:
Day One will concentrate on seminars delivered by both national and international speakers on issues:

  • Changing a farming enterprise to run cleanskin sheep.
  • Organic sheep meat production.
  • Gross margin analysis.
  • Issues pertaining directly to the running of cleanskin sheep.

A Barbeque at the end of day one will give breeders and associated industry the chance to bounce around information and business network.

Day Two will be a breed show and display (about 13 different breeds of cleanskin sheep) with an auction scheduled for early afternoon.

Location: Adelaide showground.

Contact: www.cleanskin.com.au

Seymour Alternative Farming Expo
Date: 19-Feb-10 to 21-Feb-10
Description:
It does not matter if you farm 1000 acres or not much more than a domestic back yard, there are many options at Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. From 9am to 5pm daily.

Location: Kings Park
Tallarook Street
Seymour, Victoria

Contact: (03) 5799 1211 or www.seymour-expo.com/

GoatFest - Tasmanian Goat Industry Field Day
Date: 20-Feb-10 to 21-Feb-10
Description:
The program for Saturday 20th February commences at midday and includes an Angora show, livestock sales, Boer and dairy goat displays, trade displays and demonstrations.
 
Sunday’s program commences at 9am with dairy and Boer goats displays, livestock sales, a dairy goatling parade, guest speakers, demonstrations, information and goat products for sale. A goat sausage BBQ along with hot and cold drinks will be available on both days.

Location: Campbelltown Showground, Tasmania

Contact: Mary Orledge 0438 622 593

Beef Spectacular & Trade Expo
Date: 4-Mar-10 to 6-Mar-10
Description:
2010 NSW Beef Spectacular and Trade Expo will be held at Dubbo showgrounds from March 4-6. The show will feature a 112-day Feedlot Steer Trial, Led Cattle, Pens of Bulls, Pens of Steers/heifers (Hoof and Hook), Led Steer/heifer (Hoof and Hook), junior judging, junior paraders, junior heifer show, industry seminars and commercial exhibits.

Location: Dubbo Show Ground
Dubbo, NSW
(02) 6882 4364

Contact: The Land Newspaper, (02) 4570 4444 or email general.theland@ruralpress.com

 
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