"Safety Management Systems" - A P.A.S.S. Forum
P.A.S.S. Inc will be holding a forum profiling the primary production business of the Work Cover Tasmania 2009 Safety Award winner "Woodrising Farm".
This forum will give a unique opportunity to view and learn about safety management systems in a primary industry setting.
Where: Woodrising Farm, 767 Delmont Road, CRESSY
When: Thursday, 25 March 2010
Time: 10:30am to 3:00pm
Cost: $10 per person
For more information and registration details please click the linked heading
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Fox Eradication Program - Southern Information Sessions
The Fox eradication program will be holding information sessions at various locations in Southern Tasmania during March.
The sessions will give an overview of fox baiting programs and provide an update on physical evidence on fox activity in Tasmania.
All members of the public are encouraged to attend. For more information on dates and venues please click on the link above.
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John Allwright Leadership Award
The Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association (TFGA) is now seeking expressions of interest from those members who may be interested in attending an intensive 5 day Rural Leadership Program from 27 June to 2 July 2010.
The TFGA scholarship will cover the costs for one person to attend and will be fully funded, including domestic flights and all program costs.
All interested candidates need to complete the NOMINATION FORM and return the form to the TFGA Office by close of business 16th April 2010.
A selection panel will choose the most suitable candidate to attend and represent TFGA while attending the leadership program. The successful candidate will be contacted by phone, the unsuccessful candidates will be contacted by letter.
For more information about the Rural Leadership Program please visit the Marcus Oldham website at http://www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/morlp
Nominations to TFGA close Friday 16th April 2010
Energy Workshops
"Electricity Contracting in Tasmania's Deregulated Market Plus, Renewable Energy Options for the Dairy Industry"
Free workshops, designed to address the needs of Tasmania's contestable dairy industry electricity customers will be held during March at several locations through Northern Tasmania.
Bookings are essential.
For venues, dates and registration details please click the link above.
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Irrigation Roadshow to Visit Tassie
Irrigators and interested stakeholders are being given a unique opportunity to attend the NSW Irrigators Council's "Sharing the Knowledge" program at the Mercure Hotel in Launceston commencing at 5:30pm on the 12th April 2010.
The program allows irrigators from across Australia to share techniques that have enabled them to improve productivity, decrease water usage and boost farm profitability.
Attendance is free of charge.
For more information please contact Mark Moore on 0417 494 226 or mark@nswic.org.au
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Weed Busters - Environmental Weeds & Chemical Safety Course
When: 3rd & 4th March 2010
Where: Tasmanian Skills Institute, Burnie
Cost: Free (normally valued at $200)
Register before 26 February 2010
ABARE Outlook 2010 Conference
2nd - 3rd March 2010 in Canberra
Register before 22nd January to take advantage of the earlybird fee.
Online registration is available at the ABARE Conference website
WFI team ready to help with insurance claims
The summer months have unfortunately brought bushfires, storms and other events across Australia.
WFI, a member of the Wesfarmers group, will be drawing upon its national resources to ensure that clients receive the best possible service...................................................
Tasmanian Fire Service Media Release - December 2009
Fire Permits Required throughout Tasmania
Increased bushfire activity across the State has prompted the declaration of a Fire Permit Period for the whole of Tasmania from Midnight this Tuesday 22nd of December 2009....