Agriculture Victoria is inviting north-east and east Gippsland farmers to a free webinar on the upcoming season.
Agriculture Victoria's Drought and Fire Recovery Coordinator Nick Dudley said the event would discuss current animal health and farm management issues and provide opportunity for discussion about the season ahead.
"While the webinar will provide targeted advice for north-east and east Gippsland farmers recovering after fire and drought, it is open to all interested farmers," Mr Dudley said.
Presenters include Dale Grey, who will discuss how La Nina has historically affected the following years rainfall, why summer and autumn are a notorious time for climate predictions and what the models are predicting for the next three months.
District Veterinary Officer Dr Jeff Cave will talk about how summer brings its own set of potential animal health issues, including the possibility of heat stress, seasonally related livestock health issues and what producers should be anticipating.
Land Management Extension Officer Martin Hamilton - will demonstrate the new Summer Water Calculator tool; how it works and what the calculations mean.
The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 4.
Register by Wednesday 3 February 3, at https://acrosstheseasons.eventbrite.com.au
For further information contact either north east Agriculture Recovery Manager, Kylie Macreadie on 0428 975 728 or east Gippsland Agriculture Recovery Manager Keren Walker 0477 706 384.
Alternatively you can also email: Firerecovery.Agriculture@agriculture.vic.gov.au
