Winter ag chat tonight

The Winter Ag Chat series will begin tonight with a discussion on ‘Animal health – what to be on the lookout for in winter and spring’.

On Tuesday August 4, special guests Rural Assistance Commissioner Peter Tuohey and Colin Wright, from accountancy firm Phillipson Fletcher, will lead a discussion on business planning and support available after bushfire and during drought.

Gippsland Agriculture Fire Recovery Manager Keren Walker said they were encouraging farmers to send their questions and any photos illustrating issues they want to raise ahead of each webinar.

“The sessions will address a range technical and business issues as well as more specific questions that farmers have relating to their particular circumstances,” Ms Walker said.

Farmers can join the sessions either online or on the phone. Registration details are provided below. Confirmed dates and topics are listed below, with more to be announced shortly.

Tuesday July 21, 7pm: Animal health – what to be on the lookout for in winter and spring, with Livestock Industry Development Officer Jack Winterbottom and Gippsland Agriculture Fire Recovery Manager Keren Walker; to join go to: https://bit.ly/2C7GVZV or call: 9070 6482 and enter PIN 166 784 8383

Tuesday August 4, 1.15pm: Farm business management – looking ahead, with Rural Assistance Commissioner Peter Tuohey and Colin Wright from accountancy firm Phillipson Fletcher; to join go to: https://bit.ly/32cRi9d or call: 9070 6482 and enter PIN 166 941 5533

Tuesday August 18, 7pm: Pasture management – what’s key for spring management and summer crop options, with Livestock Extension Officer John Bowman; to join go to: https://bit.ly/2ZjTl9Q or call: 9070 6482 and enter PIN 166 003 7797

To submit a question or photo prior to a session, or for assistance in registering, contact Keren Walker at keren.walker@agriculture.vic.g ov.au or on 0477 706 384.