Riverine Plains has shared the following opportunities for farmers and community members across Towong Shire.
Riverine Plain is a charitable organisation established in 1999 as a farming systems group to meet the growing needs of farmers in north east Victoria and southern New South Wales.
Upcoming events
Attention dairy farmers: Alpine Valleys Dairy (AVD) summer lunch meeting and workshop
Wednesday 29th January 10:30 am-2:00 pm
Wodonga AVD Summer Lunch Meeting & Farmer workshop to input into Dairy Australia's Priorities for Strategic Planning | Dairy Australia
AVD welcomes local dairy farmers to come along to quarterly meetings to hear from guest speakers and share insights to shape the region’s dairy industry advancement.
This first meeting of the year will also include a workshop where farmers can share their priorities to feed into Dairy Australia’s Strategic Plan.
Sykesy’s Buraja Meeting
Wednesday 5th February 8:30 am – 12:00 pm at Buruja Recreational Hall
This is a well-attended, annual event that brings broadacre cropping and livestock farmers together to review the previous season, hear from leading advisers and farmers, and discuss challenges and opportunities for the year ahead. For more information visit Sykesy's Buraja Meeting.
Understanding and calculating on-farm emissions workshops with Cam Nicholson
Workshop 1: Understanding carbon emissions and opportunities in agriculture
Monday 17th February 9:30 am – 3:20 pm at the Upper Murray Events Centre, Strzelecki Way, Corryong
Understanding Carbon and Emissions Opportunities in Agriculture. Day 1 of the two day workshop will provide an overview of where carbon requirements are heading, the evolution of possible emission reduction technologies, and explore options farmers have to maintain business flexibility while starting to participate in the carbon space.
Workshop 2: Understanding what my number for on-farm emissions using carbon calcultors
Tuesday 18th February 9:30 am – 3:20 pm at the Upper Murray Events Centre, Strzelecki Way, Corryong
Understanding what my number is for on-farm emissions using carbon calculators Day 2 will explore the use of carbon calculators available to use on your farm. Ideally, bring your own laptop with your energy/diesel use figures, livestock numbers, key dates for sales and kg sold, to input into the calculators.
Riverine Plains Young Farmers Networking Lunch: Graze Lunch
Saturday 15th March 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at The Boat Shed Lake Hume
Set against the stunning backdrop of the lake, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share insights, and build meaningful relationships within the ag industry.
Enjoy delicious canapés, refreshing drinks, and top-notch entertainment, all while soaking in the relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, learn from industry peers, or simply unwind with new friends, this event is the perfect blend of business and leisure. Don't miss out on this exciting afternoon of networking, socialising, and fun!
Tickets: $60 non members, $40 members. Ticket includes canapes, limited drinks and entertainment. Smart Casual. Learn more at: https://riverineplains.org.au/events/graze-lunch-a...
