DPIRD and AWI Extension WA webinar: Tackling Tough Times
DPIRD and AWI Extension WA have teamed up to present a two-part webinar for sheep producers to provide information and help plan for the season ahead.
The free webinars, to be held on 8 and 9 April at 1pm, will provide updates on climate and markets, as well as information from industry experts to aid decision making considerations and scenario planning for the season ahead.
The Monday session will provide a seasonal update and climate outlook from DPIRD research scientist Ian Foster, as well as neXtgen Agri CEO Dr Mark Ferguson outlining opportunities to identify high performing animals and selection strategies to breed your perfect sheep.
Terry Melrose from the Regional Mens Health Initiative will address the importance of mental health in decision making on farm, and The Livestock Collective’s Holly Ludeman will provide an update on the latest activities and initiatives they are undertaking.
The Tuesday session includes an update on the wool market from Greg Tilbrook, AWN’s Wool and Livestock State Manager, in addition, DPIRD research scientist Richard George will provide an update on the WaterSmart Farms program and the latest desalination and water catchment information.
Respected consultant, John Young, from Farming Systems Analysis Service will outline strategies and tactics to plan for the season ahead, while Facey Group’s Agricultural Research and Extension Coordinator Kaitlyn Anderson and sheep producer, Audrey Bird, will discuss confinement feeding.
AWI Extension WA’s project manager Georgia Pugh will also give an overview of upcoming local events.
The webinars will include time to ask questions of each presenter, plus the option to ask questions throughout with the chat function.
To register to attend the Tackling Tough Times webinar on Monday, 8 and Tuesday, 9 April 2024 visit agric.wa.gov.au/season2024.
The webinar will be recorded and posted online after the event on the same webpage.