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Representing agriculture, biosecurity, regulation and compliance within the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, @DEECA_Vic.

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@VicGovAg
Agriculture Victoria
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Our new Veggie Box series is bringing workshops and seminars from industry experts to horticulture producers 🌿πŸ§ͺ . πŸ‘‰ Plant and Soil Health Seminar: international soils expert Joel Williams is joining us to discuss plant and soil health and answer your questions. Learn about
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Agriculture Victoria
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🀠 Events to support farmers in drought are happening across the state. From feed budgeting to succession planning, wellbeing to irrigation tips – our teams are here to support your farming business in good times and bad! . Events coming up include: .- 26 August: Virtual
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Agriculture Victoria
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πŸ“πŸ’§ Berry growers – join us for an on-farm irrigation workshop and demonstration in the Yarra Valley. πŸ“When: Wednesday 27 August .πŸ“Where: Lilydale Lakeside Conference Centre, 1 Jarlo Drive, Lilydale . Our irrigation specialist Jeremy Giddings will present a session on berry
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Agriculture Victoria
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In this Farming Safe and Well episode, Simon Craig discusses the critical issue of fatigue in farming 🚜 . He shares his journey managing a 🌾 broad-acre grain and πŸ‘ sheep farm in Kulinong, Northwestern Victoria, and the steps he has taken to reduce fatigue-related risks on his
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Agriculture Victoria
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Our new Veggie Box series is bringing workshops and seminars from industry experts to horticulture producers πŸ₯¦πŸ₯¬ . πŸ‘‰ Technical Irrigation Workshop: hear from our irrigation specialist, Jeremy Giddings and attend an on-farm practical irrigation workshop at Peter Schreurs & Sons.
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Agriculture Victoria
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Are you a private vet looking to learn more about assisting Agriculture Victoria in emergency responses? . We have a range of online courses tailored for vets available on our website covering different topics, including some that contribute to Continuing Professional
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Agriculture Victoria
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Heading to the South Gippsland Dairy & Farming Expo on the 3 and 4 September? πŸ„ . Drop by site 76 to say g'day and talk about: .🌾 Drought resources and support .πŸ›‘ Farm biosecurity .🌦️ Climate resilience and recovery .🚜 Carbon farming .🀠 And more. For more information
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Agriculture Victoria
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Expressions of Interest Now Open! . We're seeking passionate leaders to shape the future of Victorian agriculture in the face of climate change. The Victorian Agriculture and Climate Change Council (VACCC) is now recruiting for its Chair, Deputy Chair, and Council Members.
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@VicGovAg
Agriculture Victoria
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🀠 Events to support farmers in drought are happening across the state. From feed budgeting to succession planning, wellbeing to irrigation tips – our teams are here to support your farming business in good times and bad! . Events coming up include: . - 19 August: Decisions
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Agriculture Victoria
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🌱 We are offering free carbon farming training to all farmers across all industries in Victoria. The Carbon Farming Outreach Program offers independent information and training to Victorian farmers and landholders, empowering them to make informed decisions about carbon
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@VicGovAg
Agriculture Victoria
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We are joined by Jason Letchford from the Shearing Contractors Association of Australia and Craig French from Australian Wool Innovation, for this Farming Safe and Well episode πŸ‘ . βœ‚οΈ They discuss the key safety issues in the shearing industry, including musculoskeletal
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@VicGovAg
Agriculture Victoria
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πŸ“πŸ’§ Berry growers – join us for an on-farm irrigation workshop and demonstration in the Yarra Valley. πŸ“When: Wednesday 27 August .πŸ“Where: Lilydale Lakeside Conference Centre, 1 Jarlo Drive, Lilydale . Our irrigation specialist Jeremy Giddings will present a session on berry
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@VicGovAg
Agriculture Victoria
12 days
Thanks to the farming community for a great couple of days at Mallee Machinery Field Days in Speed last week. This event is always valuable to connect, support and share advice in person. Need further assistance? Financial, technical and wellbeing support is available for
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@VicGovAg
Agriculture Victoria
13 days
Applications are now open for the new Trees on Farms Incubator program! 🌱 . Tree planting advisors, facilitators and forestry service providers can apply for grants of up to $50,000 to support groups of landholders to design and plan tree planting projects on their farms.
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@VicGovAg
Agriculture Victoria
13 days
🐸 Spotted a toad in your luggage? It could be an Asian black-spined toad – an invasive species sneaking into Victoria via suitcases and travel gear. If you're returning home, remember to:. βœ… Check in shoes and bags .βœ… Report any sightings by calling 136 186 or on our website
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Agriculture Victoria
14 days
Our new Veggie Box series is bringing workshops and seminars from industry experts to horticulture producers πŸ₯¦πŸ₯¬ . πŸ‘‰ Technical Irrigation Workshop: hear from our irrigation agronomist and designer, Jeremy Giddings and attend an on-farm practical irrigation workshop at Peter
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@VicGovAg
Agriculture Victoria
14 days
πŸŽ‰ A big congratulations to our own Greg Bekker who won first prize at Sheepvention Rural Expo's Western Ag Inventions competition. His winning invention – DAMDEEP – is a simple, safe and smart tool to help farmers measure dam depth with ease. Made from a hand reel, float,
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@VicGovAg
Agriculture Victoria
14 days
πŸ“° Keep up to date on the latest carbon farming resources, news and events. The Carbon Farming Outreach Program assists Victorian farmers and land managers to understand carbon farming and how they can benefit from moving to a lower-carbon future. 🌾 . πŸ‘‰ Subscribe to our
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@VicGovAg
Agriculture Victoria
15 days
Farmers who have livestock competing with kangaroos for fodder can apply for the On-Farm Kangaroo Control Rebate now. Eligible farmers across the state can access up to 3 rebates of $450 each (ex-GST) with a 25% co-contribution. Rebates are to be used to engage professional
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@VicGovAg
Agriculture Victoria
15 days
Agriculture Victoria is looking for private vets to help support future emergency animal disease outbreak response efforts. Emergency response work for private vets could include: . πŸ”Ž investigation of suspect cases. πŸ“Ή in-field surveillance. πŸ”¬ diagnostic sampling.
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