A series of workshops into frost risk management are set to be rolled out across SA in the upcoming fortnight.
The GRDC Better Frost Decisions workshops - run by Mallee Sustainable Farming - will explore practical aspects of on-farm frost management, and will assist growers in developing locally-relevant management strategies.
"The workshops will cover all frost-related considerations for growers, from the impact of a changing climate, climate and temperature scenarios, zoning strategies on-farm, whole farm frost risk management, and the impact on profitability," GRDC Grower Relations Manager (South) Tom Blake said.
"These highly-interactive workshops will allow for plenty of opportunity for questions and answers and grower discussions."
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SARDI scientist Peter Hayman, agronomic consultants Mick Faulkner and Michael Moodie, and research scientist Kenton Porker have helped to develop the workshops.
The workshops are free, and will run at the following times:
- Lock - Tuesday, March 16: From 1-5pm at Lock Sports Club
- Cummins - Wednesday, March 17: From 9am-1pm at Cummins Institute. For registrations at Lock and Cummins, contact Naomi Scholz, eo@airep.com.au
- Booleroo Centre - Thursday, March 25: From 1-5pm at Booleroo Sports Club. For registrations, contact Denni Agnew, 0431233679 or denni@unfs.com.au
- Farrell Flat - Friday, March 26: From 1-5pm at Gally's Meeting House. For registrations, contact Jarred Tilley, 0427662056 or greenwith.invermay@outlook.com
An online workshop will be conducted for Mallee farmers on the MSF Better Frost Decisions website.
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