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Mini-Technical Workshops for Nut Growers Soil Moisture Assessment and Irrigation Decision-Making
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Chestnut, Walnut and Hazelnut growers are invited to attend practical mini-technical workshops focused on soil moisture assessment and irrigation decisions. These small, orchard-based workshops will help growers better understand the active root zone, assess soil moisture in the field, and make more informed decisions about when to start irrigation. The focus will be on simple, practical and cost-effective ways to improve irrigation decisions.
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Berry Practical is a new two-day event designed directly from grower feedback
It is focused on practical, on-farm learning that growers and farm staff can apply immediately. Through presentations, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and farm-related site visits, attendees will gain the knowledge and confidence to adapt new ideas to their own operations. Everyone who attends is guaranteed to learn something new, and the event will be particularly valuable for younger and less experienced growers, as well as farm businesses looking to upskill staff and introduce them to the broader berry industry.
Berry Practical will focus on action-oriented learning, including:
planning farm improvements and expansion
recognising and responding to pest incursions
improving irrigation, water and nutrient management
using farm data to support better business decisions
understanding biosecurity and nursery stock quality
exploring new options for integrated pest and disease management
learning directly from growers, consultants, suppliers and industry experts
Irrigation season may seem a long way off, but it’s time to start planning.
It's August, and that means it's time to start thinking about getting your pivots ready for the season ahead.
Join us for a practical session on irrigation maintenance and performance. We'll cover:
How to tell if your pivots are performing the way they should
The maintenance checks worth doing now, before the pressure's on
Common issues to look out for, and how to fix them before they cost you time or water
Please join us for an informative workshop to support berry growers and their advisers to make data-informed irrigation decisions. This workshop will be held in Lilydale and will focus on how to monitor irrigation, what are the options and how to interpret the data.
Irrigation season may seem a long way off, but it’s time to start planning.
It's August, and that means it's time to start thinking about getting your pivots ready for the season ahead.
Join us for a practical session on irrigation maintenance and performance. We'll cover:
How to tell if your pivots are performing the way they should
The maintenance checks worth doing now, before the pressure's on
Common issues to look out for, and how to fix them before they cost you time or water
Chestnut, Walnut and Hazelnut growers are invited to attend practical mini-technical workshops focused on soil moisture assessment and irrigation decisions. These small, orchard-based workshops will help growers better understand the active root zone, assess soil moisture in the field, and make more informed decisions about when to start irrigation. The focus will be on simple, practical and cost-effective ways to improve irrigation decisions.
What El Niño means for the coming Tasmanian season, and how you can plan ahead.
El Niño has officially been declared, even as parts of Tasmania received up to 80mm of rain in the same week. To help us better understand what El Niño actually means for Tasmania, last month we were joined by the Bureau of Meteorology to unpack the key climate drivers at play. This month, we’ll be joined by Pinion’s Jason Lynch to explore what these conditions mean for on-farm decision-making, and how producers can use this information to plan ahead.
Marek will also share his seasonal update from around the state.
Fruit Growers Tasmania invites cherry growers and industry stakeholders to join an engaging, practical workshop on Thursday 11 June at Reid Fruits, Jericho, focused on improving productivity, resilience and orchard performance.
From soil health and water infiltration to the latest research on protected cropping and pollination, this in person workshop brings together growers, researchers and industry experts to share ideas, experiences and practical take-home insights for Tasmanian cherry production.
Hear updates from current research projects, explore real world grower experiences and take part in discussions designed to help you apply new thinking back in your own orchard.
https://www.fruitgrowerstas.org.au/upcoming-events/?item=288
Seasonal outlooks can be tricky to interpret, especially when El Niño headlines start doing the rounds.
Join us for this useful session where Marek will be joined by the Bureau of Meteorology’s Agriculture team, helping break down what the forecast means for Tasmania and on farm decision making.
A practical one to jump into if you are looking to cut through the noise and plan with a bit more confidence.
This workshop is for farmers and advisers wanting clearer, evidence based decisions on irrigation management.

