Sheep confinement feeding roadshow | Forbes
Join us for a bus tour showcasing sheep confinement feeding systems in the Forbes areas.
The event will involve 4 farm visits accompanied by expertise from Local Land Services Senior Land Services Officer Brett Littler, Mixed Farming Advisor Rohan Leach, District Vet Alicia Moses and Drought Adoption Officer Geoff Minchin.
The discussion will include:
- site selection and design
- animal health and nutrition in confinement
- pasture assessment and groundcover retention
- other benefits of confinement feeding areas.
This event is free with lunch provided.
The Drought Adoption Officer program received funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund through the Southern NSW Innovation Hub and Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales Innovation Hub.
When
7 Aug 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Region
Central West
Where
Bus will leave the Local Land Services office at
46 Sherriff Street
Forbes
Contact
Bonnie Mitchell
Drought Adoption Officer
0477 185 133