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On Neil Hamilton’s Maragle property, the benefits of securing stock & domestic water supply are on display. Hear Neil discuss the advantages & benefits he has gained by enhancing his farm dams. youtu.be/_DcztAomOMc #BuildingLandscapeResilience #FutureDroughtFund

Don't miss out on our FREE upcoming #Farm Water Security Field Days in Table Top and Maragle, Oct 12 and 13. The events offer practical advice on #drought, secure #water supply and quality, #biodiversity and production. Register: bit.ly/3xFCW0l

Calling landholders in the Maragle-Tumba area! Get expert tips on preparing for future #drought at our FREE #Farm Water Security Field Day: Fri 13 Oct Field Days will also be held: ◾ Lowesdale Fri 7 Oct ◾ Table Top Wed 12 Oct Register: bit.ly/3xFCW0l

One of our highlights from the @Hentyfielddays was these artworks from the students at #Henty Public School, focussing on how #weeds and #pests reduce productivity, & damage the #environment and #naturalresources. Thanks to the students and staff for their amazing artworks!

Calling landholders in the Table Top area! Get advice on preparing for future #drought at our FREE #Farm Water Security Field Day: Wed 12 Oct Field Days will also be held: ◾ Savernake Thur 6 Oct ◾ Lowesdale Fri 7 Oct ◾ Maragle Thur 13 Oct Register: bit.ly/3xFCW0l

Calling landholders in Mulwala-Lowesdale! Get ahead on preparing for future #drought at our FREE #Farm Water Security Field Day: Fri 7 Oct Field Days will also be held: ◾ Savernake Thur 6 Oct ◾ Table Top Wed 12 Oct ◾ Maragle Thur 13 Oct Register: bit.ly/3xFCW0l

The work of local #youth #artist Fletcher Brown was a highlight of the LLS exhibits at the 2022 @Hentyfielddays. Fletcher’s depictions of local #endangered animals featured in a ‘Guess Who’ game to raise awareness of #threatenedspecies.

A ‘Guess Who’ game created by Petaurus Education Group, LLS & youth artist Fletcher Brown, debuted at the Henty Machinery Field Days. The game raises awareness of threatened species and how to protect them. Thanks Petaurus for making #HFD such fun

Calling landholders in Savernake area! Get expert tips on prepping for future #drought at our FREE #Farm Water Security Field Day: Thur 6 Oct Field Days will also be held: ◾ Lowesdale Fri 7 Oct ◾ Table Top Wed 12 Oct ◾ Maragle Thur 13 Oct Register: bit.ly/3xFCW0l

A Virtual Reality experience to plan for future #drought was popular at the LLS exhibit at #HFD. The experience helped #farmers see how to boost their productivity in bad seasons. Thanks to @CharlesSturtUni and @SouthernNSWHub for bringing this experience to life

Only 300 Regent Honeyeaters remain in the wild, LLS drew attention to their plight at the Henty Machinery Field Days with this mural, designed by Jasmine Designs and built by Marketstall Co. Report any #regenthoneyeater sightings to @BirdlifeOz

📢 Upcoming farm water planning workshops We are partnering with @SusFarms_ANU to host farm water security field days at Savernake, Lowesdale, Table Top & Tumbarumba/Maragle starting next Thursday 6 October. Register & find out more here: bit.ly/3xFCW0l

Up to 1 billion takeaway cups go into landfill every yr. Which is why LLS found an environmentally friendly alternative for this yr’s Henty Machinery Field Days: edible coffee cups! The cups were a huge success, last 8 hrs, are tasty and made in Aust

Our district vets have seen many cases of Strawberry Footrot this season. Strawberry Footrot is a nasty disease caused by a combination of bacterial (Dermatophilus congolensis) and viral (a parapox virus) infection. More information: bit.ly/3fkBb2f

Pale lambs that sit when being moved? Could be Mycoplasma ovis ➡️ Mycoplasma ovis has been found on local properties recently ➡️ M. ovis is a bacterial infection affecting goats and sheep ➡️ Symptoms include pale gums, collapse and death Find out more: bit.ly/3BAaO0L

Have you got what it takes to become a weed warrior? Petaurus Education Group partnered with us to develop this interactive educational resource about Weeds to Watch in the Murray Region - wirraminna.org.au/portfolio/weed… #WeedsWednesday @WirraminnaEEC

⚠️ Grass tetany is caused by low magnesium, it can be fatal and is often difficult to spot ➡️ Symptoms may include excitability, muscle twitching, wariness and a stiff gait ✅ Ensuring adequate magnesium is the best prevention More info: bit.ly/3AoFDUD

Our Ag Advisory Team has a new Team Leader - Garry Armstrong. Garry is a long-term Deniliquin local & has farm management, Consultancy and Government experience. Contact Garry to see how the Ag Advisory team can help you: bit.ly/3prbPBv

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a common syndrome typically seen in feedlot cattle but also in extensively managed beef herds, particularly calves & weaners. Find out from Katelyn Braine, District Vet, the causes, treatment & prevention of BRD. bit.ly/3Kf9PpL

The 3rd annual National Renewables in Ag Conference is happening next week in Albury, on the 18th August. Farmers will be speaking alongside industry experts on bioenergy, solar, batteries, microgrids and hydrogen and more. To register today go to 👉 bit.ly/3dqFzLW