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12 July, 2024
Seminars to provide tactics for dry times
WESTERN Victorian dairy farmers facing challenging dry conditions will receive assistance at a series of seminars in July and August.
WestVic Dairy will host the Tactics for Dry Times seminars in Camperdown, Heywood, Colac, and Koroit.
WestVic Dairy regional manager and executive officer Lindsay Ferguson said the seminars will be an opportunity for farmers to better understand what the current operating conditions mean for their farm business and help in making important decisions.
“We are seeing that dairy farmers are under pressure,” he said.
“Tactics for Dry Times will give farmers practical advice and resources to help them assess what decisions they need to make to get through these tough dry conditions.
“The seminars are an opportunity for farmers to discuss management tactics with fellow farmers, and to receive advice from a range of experts.”
Tactics for Dry Times will feature local farm business consultants, agronomists, vets, and rural financial counsellors who can provide expert advice.
The topics covered will include assessing a farmer’s current business position and cash flow options; managing winter feeding and setting up for a successful spring; animal health issues to be on alert for in dry times to manage cow health, fertility and production; and the support available for personal health and wellbeing.
Tactics for Dry Times has been developed by WestVic Dairy and Agriculture Victoria in collaboration with the Industry Leadership Group in response to the dry seasonal conditions.
The sessions will be held from 11am to 1.30pm on all days.
Camperdown’s seminar will be held on Tuesday, July 23.
For more details and to register visit www.westvicdairy.com.au or call WestVic Dairy on (03) 5557 1000.