Lasting legumes workshop Durong *fully subscribed*

Productive and persistent legume pastures – best management practices

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ team of highly experience sown pasture agronomists: Gavin Peck, Stuart Buck and Brian Johnson have been undertaking research to assist graziers increase animal production through reliable legume establishment into sown pastures. Come along to this workshop and learn about the latest legume research for sown pastures, including:

• reliable techniques to successfully establish legumes into existing sown pastures
• how to select the right legume for your situation
• tips for managing legume-grass pastures for long term productivity
• develop your own legume establishment action plan

There will also be an opportunity for producers to be involved in on-farm legume establishment demonstrations after the workshop. Participating producers will receive technical support for a new sowing. Expressions of interest will be taken at the workshop.

Cost: free, smoko and lunch provided, limited spaces available.

RSVP Wednesday 25 October 2017

Register online or contact Kylie Hopkins, DAF Rockhampton, on kylie.hopkins@daf.qld.gov.au or (07) 4843 2615.

Download a copy of the Lasting legumes workshops 2017 flyer (PDF, 259KB).