News
ENRICH booklet
Thu 02-06-2011 The ENRICH project headed by Dean Revell from CSIRO has just released an excellent new booklet on their research into potentially new fodder shrub species. Hard copies are rare but you can downlaod the electronic copy at http://www.futurefarmonline.com.au/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=88398
New Appointments
Thu 30-09-2010Bob Wilson from “Lancelin” has been elected President of Evergreen Farming.
Bob replaces Erin Gorter who over the past five years has been instrumental in lifting Evergreen to new heights of services and advice to members.
Erin will remain on the Committe.
Stuart Bee has stood down from the committee – Erin thanked Stuart for his valuable inputs over the past two years.
Jim Wedge from Binnu was elected Vice President.
Condolences
Thu 15-07-2010Our deepest condolences go out to family and friends following the passing of Max Piggott.
Max was a great supporter of Evergreen. He attended the annual Pastures for Profit workshop in Mt Barker for at least the last 4 years, always doing his best to get an article submitted about our event. Max could be relied upon to ask searching questions and stimulate thought and discussion amongst the attendees. He was highly valued for his forth right approach, his good nature and his enthusiasm for new information and ideas especially for someone who achieved so much in such a long life.
At this year’s Pastures for Profit Charlie Hick informed the audience that Max had turned 90, a great achievement. Charlie led the audience in singing Happy Birthday to a much humbled and speechless Max. Max responded at the end of the day with a lovely synopsis of farming now and in the future and groups like Evergreen’s role in it, and a reminder to all to treat pastures in the same way we would a cash crop. He will certainly be missed at Evergreen events and by the farming community in the south of our state.
Kind Regards
Erin Gorter
Chairman
Evergreen Farming
Grower Survey
Wed 07-04-2010Beena Anil is conducting a survey on the role of grower groups in WA. A copy of the survey was included with the March newsletter. However, if you prefer to complete the survey online please go to www.surveykit.org
Win a Study Tour to QLD!
Tue 07-07-2009All Evergreen members who purchase a minimum of 4 bags of Heritage Seeds "Evergreen Pasture Mix" will go in the draw to win a study tour to Queensland.
Check out the attached flyer for competition details.
Win a study tour to Qld 203.97 kBTall Wheat Grass seed
Tue 24-03-2009Tall Wheat Grass seed has been hard to come by in recent years. Last years late Spring rains have obviously helped our local seed crops along as last week's Farm Weekly contained 2 adverts from Tambellup farmers selling Tall Wheat Grass seed. Good luck. It would also pay to ask Seed Wholesalers such as Irwin Hunter & Co and Seed and Grain Brokers if they will have seed coming in from SA.
Perennial Grass Toxicity
Tue 02-12-2008District Veterinary Officer at DAFWA Geraldton Dr Helen Spillman wants to alert Evergreen members that there have been 3 seperate cases of deaths in weaner sheep mobs grazing subtropical perennial grasses in the Geraldton area of late. She says it is due to photosensitization caused by stock selectively grazing Panic and Signal grasses, which are high in saponins. She recommends you read the attached press release, inspect your stock and contact her on 9956 8512 or 0429 206 484 if you see any sick stock.
DAFWA Media Release 93.78 kBSoil Carbon Policy
Mon 18-08-2008Evergreen has developed this policy in regards to soil carbon.
Soil Carbon Policy 89.11 kBCattle Backgrounding
Fri 06-07-2007Cattle Backgrounding – Risk Management in Uncertain Times
Cattle Backgrounding 159.57 kBDocuments
10th Anniversary Field Days
Flyer for the ESPERANCE 10 Anniversary Field Day to be held on Thursday 29th September
ESPERANCE.pdf 334.51 kBUploaded on: Fri 16-09-2011
10th Anniversary Field Days
Flyer for the DANDARAGAN 10 Anniversary Field Day to be held on Thursday 22th September
DANDARAGAN.pdf 752.28 kBUploaded on: Fri 16-09-2011
10th Anniversary Field Days
Flyer for the DONGARA 10 Anniversary Field Day to be held on Thursday 21th September
DONGARA.pdf 762.73 kBUploaded on: Fri 16-09-2011
Field Walk - Kojonup
David and Lyn Mathwin - Potts Road (off Kojonup Broomehill Road)
Inspect::
- 2010 establishment of lucerne, chicory, plantain, cocksfoot, tall fescue, perennial ryegrass and strawberry clover mix.
- 12 year old Lucerne stand still going strong.
Nick and Jane Trethowan - Lowden Road
Inspect::
- 2010 establishment of lucerne under oats.
- Barley “pasture cropped” into 2003 sown lucerne stand.
David Lee - Kojonup Frankland Road
Inspect::
- 2010 establishment of kikuyu.
David and Narelle Simpson - Tenner West Road
Inspect::
- Productive 2007 sown kikuyu stand.
Uploaded on: Tue 19-10-2010
Manjimup Field Day Flyer
Evergreen Farming and the Manjimup Pasture Group are holding a joint Field Day in the Manjimup area on Friday 18 March. More details to come shortly.
Uploaded on: Thu 10-03-2011
