Farming in the 21st Century is back 

What is Farming in the 21st Century About?

Farming in the 21st Century is a series of events held annually to provide the latest information to the agriculture sector on a variety of topics aimed at improving the productivity and sustainability of farmers.

The 2010 series of Farming in the 21st Century will build on the success of events held in the past two years which have provided new options and information to support farmers with their farm management practices.

Farming in the 21st Century last year attracted 300 participants from across the state to the six forums and another series of seminars is scheduled to take place between February and April 2010.

Who runs the events?

Farming in the 21st Century is made possible by a partnership between Pyrenees Shire, Northern Grampians Shire, Ararat Rural City, Project Platypus and Department of Primary Industries, and is supported by sponsors including Central Highlands Agribusiness Forum, Wimmera Catchment Management Authority and Grampians Pyrenees Regional Development Board. Please see the Contact Us page for more information

What events are happening this year?

This years’ program of six events includes:-

  • Nifty Navigation which will explain the latest in satellite navigation tips and tools
  • Piping Project and Growing Grain to look at options for farmers along the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline
  • Ship Shape Sheep will explore sheep health issues
  • Carbon Crazy investigates carbon emissions in the agriculture sector and how to mitigate these
  • Soil Savvy will look at interpretation of soil tests and managing soils for optimum productivity
  • Bioenergy, Biofuels and Biochar explores opportunities for farmers in the bioenergy industry and potential applications of biochar as a soil conditioner.

 For more detailed information please see the 2010 Series page, for information on past events see the Past Events 2010 page.

 

Attendance at these forums is free and open to anybody with an interest in agriculture, especially farmers and farming families wanting to sharpen their knowledge and skills and unearth practical alternatives. If you would like to know more about one of the events in the program please contact the host organisation from our flier or Lucy Stott at the Department of Primary Industries on (03) 5355 0520 or lucy.stott@dpi.vic.gov.au.

Media Releases: 

14 January 2010 - 130110_farming_in_the_21st_century_series_return.doc  Farming in the 21st century series return.doc

29 January 2010 - nifty_nav_mr_29_01_2010.doc Nifty Navigation.doc