Spring Field Day

This is a big one! All farmers and industry are welcome to join us for our Spring Field Day, packed with interesting speakers and farm visits covering virtual fencing for cattle, pasture research and demonstrations, and much more, before wrapping up at a brand-new shearing shed where we’ll enjoy dinner and drinks.

BUS

We are running a bus for this field day. The first pick up point is at Esperance Bay Yacht Club. There is also the option to hop on at our second farm stop at Epasco A Section, so that we can reduce car numbers. People leaving cars at Epasco can pick them up as we come back past on the way to our final farm stop. The bus then returns to Esperance Bay Yacht Club after dinner.

PROGRAM

8:30AM Bus departs from Esperance Bay Yacht Club, The Esplanade, Esperance Location Pin

9:05AM FARM 1: Kalanjie, 666 Savage Rd, Neridup (Ryan Willing) Location Pin

• Welcome by Dave Vandenberghe, Chair, ASHEEP & BEEF
• Research Site: Harvestable Annual Legume Options - Dr Ron Yates & Ben Arthur, Murdoch University
• New cattle tags - Brad McCormick, Shearwell
• Drench check updates - David Howey, Elanco
• CBA Asset Finance Update - Jess Lush, CBA
• Morning tea

10:30AM FARM 2: Epasco A Section 6695 Fisheries Rd, Condingup (Nick Ruddenklau) Location Pin

• BUS TOP UP POINT, cars can be left in the driveway
• Brassica and conventional pasture demonstration (Elders / DLF) - Adelaide Hagan, Agronomist
• Remineralisation with essential trace elements - Louis Poiron, Australian Mineral Fertilisers

12:00PM FARM 3: Willyama shearing shed, 649 Henkes Rd, Howick (Simon Fowler) Location Pin

• Lunch: Burgers by CWA
• Rabobank update
• South Coast NRM staff introduction
• Vetch / Ryegrass mix, ASHEEP & BEEF / Meat & Livestock Australia Producer Demonstration Site - Tyneal Callus, South Coastal Agencies

1:40PM FARM 4: Tagon Lea Farm, Tagon Rd, Boyatup (Simon Fowler) Location Pin

• Exclusion fencing
• Vetch ASHEEP & BEEF / Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) - Tyneal Callus, South Coastal Agencies
• New sheep product from Zoetis - Ben Fletcher

2:20PM FARM 5: Orleans Farm, Gully Wall entrance, 9001 Merivale Rd, Boyatup (Simon Fowler) Location Pin

• eShepherd cattle virtual fencing
• new Gallagher auto weigher - Murray Green, Gallagher
• BVDV & Bull Breakdown project updates, ASHEEP & BEEF / MLA PDS - Dr Enoch Bergman, Swans Veterinary Services

3:40PM depart Orleans Farm & go via Epasco A Site to collect cars

4:20PM FARM 6: Gevon farm, 797 Ridgelands Rd, Condingup (Nick Ruddenklau) Location Pin

• Brand new 8 stand flat board shearing shed
• Sheep tags & applicators, Brad McCormick - Shearwell
• Processing, markets, Q&A - Rob Davidson, WAMMCO
• Carbon emission learnings and highlights from eastern states tour - Jan Clawson, ASHEEP & BEEF (CN30: Getting started on farm MLA PDS)

5:50PM Dinner & drinks & bonfire – Beef nachos by CWA

7:30PM Bus departs

8:20PM Bus arrives at Esperance Bay Yacht Club

The schedule is indicative and may be subject to change.

Tickets are $25, RSVPs essential, please let us know by Sunday 15th September 2024.

BIOSECURITY

Please observe farm biosecurity and arrive in clean boots & clothes. If you are travelling in a car that has been on other farms please make sure it is clean (free of weed seeds & soil).

WHAT TO BRING

Wet weather gear / warm clothes / hat / sunscreen, we go rain or shine.

SAFETY

We are visiting working farms which include a range of hazards. Please stay as a group and observe instructions given to you. Stay away from moving machinery or vehicles, look out for slips / trips, keep a safe distance from any livestock we may encounter (if you are given the opportunity to handle stock please follow ASHEEP & BEEF’s livestock handling safe work procedures available to download here and take instruction given to you by the farm host / field day Chair). Avoid driving on paddocks where possible. When you are driving please drive cautiously and avoid hazards such as potholes, deep water, slippery areas, wild animals, and livestock.

PERSONAL ACCESSIBILTY

Please note that this field day will visit paddocks and yards that include uneven / soft / rough terrain. We plan to have a portable toilet available, but there are several steps to access it. If you have accessibility requirements and need something for you to safely attend the event, please call ASHEEP & BEEF on the number below and we will endeavour to find a solution.

CODE OF CONDUCT

• Treat others with respect and courtesy.
• When you join ASHEEP & BEEF events, field days and tours your actions reflect on our group. Be considerate of the people and places that host us.
• Keep discussions and questions fair and respectful. No question is too basic, this is a place for people to learn more about livestock agriculture.
• We welcome people from different backgrounds and levels of agricultural experience.
• No place for discrimination or harassment.
• If you observe or experience unacceptable behaviour, please let us know.

COVID-19

Please observe good hand hygiene and don’t attend if you have cold and flu symptoms.

IMAGES

Photos and video will be taken at the field day by ASHEEP & BEEF, by attending you give your consent to have images and video footage of you recorded and shared by ASHEEP & BEEF. These images and video footage may also be provided by ASHEEP & BEEF to third parties, for example Meat & Livestock Australia, for their use. If you would prefer not to have your image taken please let us know.

Contact ASHEEP & BEEF

Sarah Brown

Executive Officer

0409 335 194

Thanks to our fantastic sponsors for making this field day possible!