Field Day 2023
Bringing together farm business and natural capital.
Supported by Glenelg Hopkins CMA through funding from the Australian Government.
Held on the 4th & 5th of October, 2023, this 2-day event was hosted at Chatsworth House. An incredible turnout of 200+ people added to the upbeat, community atmosphere. There was delicious food to be had and a wealth of knowledge shared among both the guest speakers and attendees at the event.
Guest speakers included industry experts, natural capital specialists, as well as grazing and cropping farmers. They covered a wide range of topics including natural capital in the context of the global economy, building natural capital in soils, grazing management, ESG frameworks, carbon accounting and emissions reporting, carbon and biodiversity markets and what is involved in creating a successful soil carbon project.
The attendees were also privileged to hear from Shanna Wahn, CEO & Co-Founder of Sober In The Country, sharing her #ok2sayno message.
Feedback from the event was extremely positive with people highlighting the great selection of speakers, the quality of presentations and the perfect opportunity to get together, share insights and network.
We were thrilled to be able to host such a successful event, celebrating and connecting with other local farmers, while demystifying the natural capital space and building capacity and applied knowledge in our region.
2023 Field Day Sponsors
Thank you to all the amazing people involved in organising and running this event. Special mention must go to the Soil Health Committee at UHLMG, the crew at Chatsworth House Pastoral and Anna Jamieson, who provided delicious food for all.
We are also very grateful for the generous support of our sponsors. Gold Sponsors for the event included the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (with funding from the Australian Government), Community Bank Willaura and Lake Bolac, Bendigo Bank, Resource Consulting Services (RCS), Atlas Carbon, Australian Soil Management and Rabobank. Supporting partners were Nutrisoil, Soil Land Food, ACE Radio and Pinion Advisory.
Gold Sponsors
Supporting Partners
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The Upper Hopkins Land Management Group is a key partner and has established a working committee to support this event. The group will seek to establish partnerships with other like minded organisations and where applicable apply for grants to assist with keeping the cost down for participants.
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RCS is Australia’s leading private provider of education and advisory services in regenerative agriculture.
We train and consult across the agricultural sector from individuals and families through to corporates, government, and Indigenous groups.
RCS believes regenerative agriculture starts with restoring the soil, which builds carbon, improves hydration, biodiversity, plant, animal, and human health. -
NutriSoil is a proud family-owned business that produces a liquid biostimulant which contains microbes in the right balance, plant-available nutrients, secondary metabolites, such as hormones, antibiotics, signalling products and amino acids all of which are needed for healthy functioning plants.
NutriSoil’s innovative and impact driven team aims to support the next generation of agriculture to produce healthy soil and food. NutriSoil’s nature-based quality vermiculture products and farmer support programs provide tools to be profitable and successful in regenerative agriculture. Call us today to discuss how we can help you improve soil health, plant health and farm health. -
Atlas Carbon works with livestock producers to integrate carbon projects into their businesses. We offer a free Cost-Benefit Report and a 6-month Blueprint Program to help livestock producers assess whether a carbon project is the right choice for their business.
Our Cost-Benefit Report provides producers with an estimate of the financial benefits of a soil carbon project, considering its impact on core business. The Blueprint Program provides producers with an in-depth assessment of their property's carbon potential and a demonstration of the tools and resources necessary for implementing a successful project.
Together with our sister offering MaiaGrazing, we strive to support producers in creating a sustainable future for their land and businesses. If you're a livestock producer interested in soil carbon projects, reach out to us today.
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Australian Soil Management Pty Ltd (ASM) is an innovative and dynamic company specializing in soil carbon. For the last 11 years, ASM has been managing trials on cropping, pastoral, mixed farms, wine and almond farms as part of its R & D Program. We have proven soil carbon increases and a scientific understanding behind the increases and an ability to maintain the increases.
ASM also has 40 soil carbon projects approved or about to be approved. Carbon is a hot topic on the global scene. The subject is confused and caught up in many agendas, political and otherwise. It is difficult to know who to trust when it comes to finding out information on becoming a soil carbon project or other carbon projects. ASM will provide important facts about building soil carbon that you need to know and understand. We will also outline all the pitfalls, benefits, likely costs in choosing to become a carbon project.
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WILLAURA/LAKE BOLAC COMMUNITY BANK BRANCHES
In 2024 we celebrate 20 years in business. During this time, we have returned banking to the district, employed locals & returned profits through Shareholder Dividends & Community Grants. But put simply, the more support we get, the more support we can give back. By choosing Community Bank Willaura and Lake Bolac you make a decision that benefits you and your community because with every deposit, loan and product and service we offer, money goes back into our community. Your banking can make a difference.
Jack Oswald (Branch Manager) is available to meet to discuss your needs.
T: 53541170 / 53502374Mobile 0409 846 980.
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Rabobank Australia is a part of the international Rabobank Group, the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. Rabobank has 125 years’ experience providing customised banking and finance solutions to businesses involved in all aspects of food and agribusiness.
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Pinion Advisory is an Australian owned business that unlocks latent potential in agribusiness, water and the environment to create profitable, sustainable and enterprising clients. The business was formed in July 2020 following the merger of three leading Australian consultancies, Rural Directions, Macquarie Franklin and Sunraysia Environmental. Sustainability underpins everything we do – in our business and in yours. Our large team of independent advisors have wide geographic spread and diverse skills including family agribusiness, commodity risk management, food & ag production, environmental sustainability and all aspects of water resource management.
