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“Promoting economically viable and environmentally sustainable cropping systems”

Mallee & North East Pre-Seeding Workshops

March 12 & 13 2009

Mallee

Swan Hill

Thursday 12^th March

Swan Hill Jockey Club

12:30 pm Registration

Followed by dinner and drinks

· Danny Conlan, Dodgshun Medlin & Associates—will discuss his experiences in the North East / Mallee, where No-Till is today and opportunities and challenges for the future.

· Peter Norris, Consultant, Agronomy For Profit and farmer from WA. Based in Geraldton his aim is to provide “Independent, Long Term Profit Focused Farm Production Advice".

· Jamie Cummins, farmer from Yarrawonga talking about the cost sheep and hay are having on their farm

· Alistair Murdoch, Agrivision Consultant and Luke Maher, farmer, talking about their trip to the US

North East

Yarrawonga

Friday 13^th March

Yarrawonga & Border Golf Club

12:30 pm Registration

Followed by drinks and nibbles

· Peter Norris, Consultant, Agronomy For Profit and farmer from WA. Based in Geraldton his aim is to provide “Independent, Long Term Profit Focused Farm Production Advice".

· Phil Watkins, IKC, progression of no-till in the North East

· Luke Maher, farmer, talking about his issues with No-Till and his experience in the US

Cost:

VNTFA Members:  free

Non Members:  $30 inc GST

A $30 discount applies for new members joining at the workshops.

To register please contact the VNTFA Office:

Phone 03 5382 0422

Fax 03 5382 0477

Email: vanessa.grieger@vicnotill.com.au

Mobile/ SMS: 0429 820 429

Please reply by Tuesday 10^th March for catering purposes.