Field Day
Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th October 2023.
Bringing together farm business and natural capital.
Supported by Glenelg Hopkins CMA through funding from the Australian Government.
A 2-day event for livestock and cropping farmers keen to expand their knowledge on natural capital in the context of the global economy, consumer trends, carbon and bio-diversity markets and what this means for individual farm businesses. There will be a strong focus on building natural capital, farm resilience and profitability.
With a wide range of speakers including industry experts, natural capital specialists and farmers, the event aims to build capacity and knowledge for farmers to move forward confidently in a rapidly evolving global market, so that we can all create a better future together.
MC: Kirsten Diprose, agriculture communicator, podcaster, farmer and former ABC journalist based in southwest Victoria.
A dinner will be held on Wednesday 4th October, which will include networking drinks and guest speaker Shanna Whan, Sober In The Country.
Program Highlights
Wednesday 4th Oct
A Global Perspective on Natural Capital - Lachlan Monsborough, Rabobank
Soil Function & Health - David Hardwick, Soil Land Food
Grazing management to build natural capital - Nic Kentish, RCS
Farming Systems to build your soils natural capacity - Grant Sims, Down Under Covers
The ‘S’ in ESG - Head of ESG & Sustainability - Brooke Pettit, Bendigo & Adelaide Bank
Profitable & Resilient Grazing Systems - Stuart Austin, Wilmot Cattle Co
Farmer Sessions
Jack Tucker, Rhynie Pastoral
Sarah Whinney, Chatsworth House Pastoral
Panel - Selling farm produce into the future
Anna Speer, Greenstock, Woolworths
Julia Waite, MLA
Angus Gidley-Baird, Rabobank
Lachlan Monsborough, Rabobank
Networking Drinks & Dinner with Special Guest Speaker Shanna Wahn, Sober In The Country.
Thursday 5th Oct
What are Natural Capital markets? - Kate Carmichael, Pinion Advisory
Measuring, verifying and reporting the condition of the environment through Accounting for Nature® Environmental Accounts – uses and applications - Annie Keleher, Accounting for Nature
Carbon Accounting Frameworks & Emissions Reporting - Jonathan Jenkins, pHD Candidate, The University of Melbourne
Panel - What makes a successful carbon project?
Kate Carmichael, Pinion Advisory
Greg Bender, Australian Soil Management
Ashley Silver, Atlas Carbon
Stuart Austin, Wilmot Cattle Co
Paddock Walks
Soil health & multi-species pastures
Grazing Management
2023 Field Day Sponsors
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.