Identification and Management of Native Grass Pastures for
Agriculture and Conservation
This one day course is presented by Native grass experts Owen Whitaker and Alison Elvin
from NaturalCapital Pty Ltd.
Topics Covered:
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how to easily identify the major native grass species of the Griffith area |
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How to recognise the differences between desirable grass species, and look-alike weeds |
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What each grass species will offer your production system through each season |
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How to best manage these native grasses for sustainable and cost-effective agricultural outcomes |
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How to simultaneously boost the soil and water quality and over-all conservation value of your farm whilst maintaining production |
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Includes NSW DPI publication Managing Native Pastures for Agriculture and Conservation and the book Native Grasses by Meredith Mitchell |
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this course is mapped to the national unit of competency
RTC5011A: Collect and Classify Plants |
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Bring along samples of any native grasses from your
property for identification |
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Field trip to view native grasses during the day. |
Course date:
26th OCTOBER 2009 (9am to 4pm)
VENUE: Murrumbidgee Irrigation, Research Station Rd, Hanwood
Download: Flyer and Regisitration Form
Cost is $100 per person. Murrumbidgee Irrigation customer costs are fully covered by the MIA EnviroWise Education Incentive.
Registration is essential - phone Kerri-Anne Keely
Murrumbidgee Irrigation 02-6962 0200.
MIA EnviroWise program has been made possible thanks to funding from the
Australian and NSW Government's National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality.
