Cleaner farm dams — Gympie

Cleaner farm dams — Getting the best out of your dam during good and hard times.

Come and hear the latest from Dr Martino Malerba and Associate Professor Larelle Fabbro at Gympie Landcare Nursery, Conference Room at 350 Old Maryborough Road, Gympie.

Topics covered include:

• Improving water quality, carbon cycling, water security and biodiversity.
• Signs of problems developing in farm dams.
• Basic water quality and biodiversity issues associated with farm dams.
• Common cyanobacteria & their toxins. Impacts on livestock health/wellbeing and feed conversion.
• What can be done relatively cheaply to see benefits?
• The benefits of improving farm dam management for greenhouse gas production.
• Current policies and outlook for financial incentives associated with farm dam management.
• Methane reduction & current initiatives for farmers and landowners. Opportunities for the future.
• How to be a part of an upcoming study in northern Australian farm dams.

Saturday 25th February, 8am-12pm, talks begin at 8:30am.

Please RSVP to Karen, Gympie District Beef Liaison Group, phone or text: 0419 840 088
email: enquiries@cleangreenlocalfarming.com.au

Bring sturdy shoes, water bottle and sun protection.