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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Celebrating our nocturnal environment<\/a><\/strong> (Riverina Local Land Services)<\/p>\n

16 April, 6.30 to 10.00 pm, Mount Adrah<\/p>\n

Come along for an evening under the clear, unspoilt night skies, to celebrate the beauty and importance of our nocturnal environment. Share a picnic dinner; hear from Highfield Farm about balancing eco\u2011tourism, biodiversity and sustainable farming; learn about dark sky preservation and how light pollution impacts wildlife; and join a nocturnal creek walk, offering insights into the unique wildlife that calls Highfield home.<\/p>\n

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Native vegetation map information sessions<\/strong><\/a> (NSW Farmers)<\/p>\n

22 April, 3.30 to 6.30 pm, Young<\/p>\n

23 April, 3.30 to 6.30 pm, Yass<\/p>\n

These sessions have been designed to assist landholders to understand the rules and use of the Native Vegetation Regulatory (NVR) maps. The sessions will include speakers from Local Land Services and the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.<\/p>\n

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Grounded Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

22 to 23 April, Otway Vic. Tickets from $250<\/em><\/p>\n

This is Australia\u2019s roaming festival\u00a0for better farming, food and ecological care. Held in a different location every year, in April 2026 the festival will be held in Victoria\u2019s spectacular Otway Ranges.\u00a0Over two unforgettable days, you will experience bold conversations, standout speakers, hands-on workshops and paddock demonstrations.\u00a0From soil mentors to innovative growers, agroforesters, ecologists and advisors, expect a powerful mix of local and international voices.<\/p>\n

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Grassland resurrection<\/strong><\/a> (Australian Association of Bush Regenerators)<\/p>\n

8 May, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Melbourne Vic. Tickets from $90<\/em><\/p>\n

This forum will focus on what actually works on the ground. Topics include biomass management, weeds, fauna, fire, grazing, monitoring, restoration by seed, and the economics of grassland care.<\/p>\n

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Farm business management<\/a><\/strong> (Murray Local Land Services)<\/p>\n

26 to 27 May, 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, Holbrook<\/p>\n

This workshop will focus on distinguishing between \u2018paper\u2019 and ‘real’ farm business performance. Topics include performance measures – profit & loss, cash flow & balance sheet; and how to analyse performance.<\/p>\n

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National renewables in agriculture conference and expo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

12 August, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Orange. Ticket prices TBC<\/p>\n

This event brings together farmers, consultants, peak bodies and government representatives to share stories of on-farm renewables and discuss what\u2019s driving the transformation of energy use in agriculture. Topics include combining farming and solar, as well as meaningful benefit sharing associated with large scale solar and wind developments.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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