NRM SOUTH

Join Soil expert Declan McDonald alongside Stan Robert (Fat Carrot Farm) and Mitch Thiessen (Agrarian Kitchen) for our soil health for market gardeners webinar on Wednesday 6 November, 3:30-5pm Register here: events.humanitix.com/a-deep-dive-in…

The Tas Farm Innovation Hub has an after-hours webinar for small and new landholders on seasonal conditions and managing livestock health and nutrition coming up next week @TasInAg . Register here eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-in-…

NRM SOUTH Join Conservation Volunteers Australia in honour of Threatened Species Day for a tree planting event at Bonnet Hill. Meet at Browns River in Kingston Beach, on Tuesday September 3 from 10am-12.30pm. Book your slot here …rportal.conservationvolunteers.com.au/s/make-booking…

@VKomyakova13 @IMASUTAS @bethaniey15 @SBennett_131 Thanks so much!

@VKomyakova13 @IMASUTAS @bethaniey15 @SBennett_131 Hi Valeriya, would we be able to use this image (credited) in our August newsletter? Unfortunately our water program manager wasn't able to capture an image from the event as she was presenting online.

Tasmanian farmers are invited to participate in a research study into how you use water and manage water data on your farm. Participants will remain anonymous. Note that the due date of 18 August has been extended:

Biosecurity Tasmania and Integrity Systems Company are presenting a webinar for sheep and goat owners on July 24. The webinar will cover the National Livestock Identification System, with a focus on sheep and goat electronic identification. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join a discussion on May 22 on how fruit growers are developing their digital skills to free up time and get a better handle on on-farm profitability. Free event, refreshments provided, 9-10.30 am, Richmond. Supported by the Tas Farm Innovation Hub, @TasInAg and @AgriFuturesAU

Have your say on soil priorities via the national soils survey, which aims to understand knowledge and extension gaps and opportunities to better manage Australian soils. Survey closes April 30 melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6J…

Tasmanian farmers with an interest in managing their dryland farming enterprise can now access a new NRM South podcast series all about #FarmingForecaster. The first 2 episodes are now online. Follow the link to have a listen! soundcloud.com/nrm_south

Have your say on the proposed intent to list foxglove as a declared weed in Tasmania. NRE Tasmania have opened public consultation on this proposal until 21 April 2024 nre.tas.gov.au/see-also/publi…

We have Farming Forecaster and containment feeding workshops as well as a couple of #FarmingForecaster webinars coming up soon. Follow the link for details and to register (and follow the QR code if you want to stay updated!) mailchi.mp/a10d0a3e9266/u…

Private Forests Tasmania is leading a $450k co-investment grant program (Stems for CO2 2024) to support Tasmanian farmers on private land to plant and grow more commercial trees on their properties. EoIs are now open, closing on March 1, 2024. pft.tas.gov.au/stems-for-co2-…

Pick up your copy from council offices in the Greater Hobart region or from the Derwent Estuary Program office.

Do you know your ducks? @derwentestuary has developed a new handy pocket-sized guide that can help you ID Tasmania's duck species, tell you how to spot Pacific Black Duck/Mallard hybrids and why feeding wild ducks can be harmful. derwentestuary.org.au/ducks/

Interested in finding out more about the role of native vegetation and beneficial insects in agricultural systems? We're hosting a webinar on December 13 - presented by Dr Yolanda Hanusch from our land team. Register to attend at the link events.humanitix.com/enhancing-flor…

We have two containment feeding & decision tools workshops coming up in Ross and Bothwell next month covering design & management + info about Farming Forecaster and Decision Wizard decision tools. Visit the events section of our home page to register nrmsouth.org.au

JOIN OUR TEAM! We’re seeking a Strategic Programs Manager to join our Hobart team. Providing leadership & strategic thinking, you'll be developing collaborative action for protecting southern Tasmania’s natural values, sustainable livelihoods & lifestyles nrmsouth.org.au/careers/

You may have heard the term 'blue carbon' & wondered what it means. This @dcceew video takes a look at why #bluecarbon ecosystems are important, with details on 5 national blue carbon projects - including our own project at Pitt Water-Orielton Lagoon publish.viostream.com/play/bgoo5gyry…

These marsupials are in a quoll lot of trouble. We’re trying to understand the causes of population decline for the eastern quoll in Tasmania and develop tools to safeguard this species in its last wild stronghold. Curious about quolls? 👉 nesplandscapes.edu.au/projects/nesp-… #wildoz 1/2