Agriculture Victoria will host a farm walk and presentations today, Thursday, March 12, from 10am to 1.30pm at Newry Hall in the Macalister Irrigation District. Farmers and industry stakeholders are invited to attend, with registration encouraged via TryBooking.
The event will feature expert speakers from Agriculture Victoria and industry, sharing the latest research and practical advice to improve livestock performance, productivity and sustainability. Topics include multispecies pastures and ryegrass research, effluent technology, modern calf-rearing practices, and heat-tolerant genetics in dairy.
Key speakers include:
– Anna Thomson, Senior Research Scientist, Animal Production Sciences, Agriculture Victoria, who leads research to improve livestock performance, welfare and system sustainability across Victoria.
– Marlie Wright, Senior Research Scientist, Animal Production Sciences, Agriculture Victoria, specialising in ruminant nutrition, animal performance and on–farm innovation.
– Nathan Berryman, Managing Director of Berryman Farms, providing insights from a progressive dairy enterprise focused on technology adoption and sustainable practices.
– Peter Thurn, Stakeholder Relations and Industry Liaison, DataGene, connecting farmers, researchers and industry to support effective use of genetic and performance data.
– Sharon Aarons, Senior Research Scientist, Soil Science, Agriculture Victoria, offering guidance on soil health, nutrient cycling and sustainable land management.
The event aims to provide practical knowledge and tools to support productive, resilient and future-ready farming systems.
For further information, contact Agriculture Victoria directly.
