September 09	Upcoming Events
27-30	59th Australian Cereal Chemistry Conference Location: CSU Convention Centre, Pine Gully Rd Wagga Wagga, NSW Theme: Water Use efficiency: “more crop for your drop” Contact: Chris Blanchard, 0269 381 999, cblanchard@csu.edu.au
29	Sustainable farming partnerships workshop - CSIRO & HMLG Location: Harden, NSW Outline: This workshop will report on the results of a 20-year experiment testing tillage and stubble management at 'Oxton Park', Harden. Planning and development of the experiment is the result of a long-term partnership between CSIRO and the Harden-Murrumburra Landcare Group to combine good science with industry relevance. This is the first time the results are presented together.
30	University of Sydney, Plant Breeding Institute, Field Day Location: IA Watson Grains Research Centre, Narrabri, NSW Outline: Field day with possible new releases of wheat cultivars by commercial breeders, new lines of Field Peas and Indian Mustard and other research. BBQ lunch provided. Contact: Bill Wall, 02 6799 2230, p.wall@usyd.edu.au
October 09
1	McMaster Research Station Field Day - Cover cropping on sloping country Contact: Chris Guppy 02 6773 3567, cguppy@une.edu.au
16-17	Pro-Ag 2009 Macksville Show grounds – Pro-Ag provides manufacturers, retailers & promoters the opportunity to exhibit, demonstrate & merchandise their products. 8am to 5pm.   Contact: Mid Coast Observer  p 0265626577
22	Biological Farming &Healthy Soils Workshop – With Dr Maartin Stapper appeared in Australian Story ‘Back to Earth” on 1 June 2009.   Location: Tamworth Golf Club 10am to 4pm.   Contact: Adrienne 07 3889 6255 adrienne@advancednutirents.com.au
20-22	Topfodder silage (FARMREADY approved course) - This three day course covers the science of silage, crop selection, and making, storing and feeding high-quality silage. The program includes hands-on inspection and assessment of silage on farms using both bulk and baled silage.   Contact: Cassie Gardiner  p 02 6763 1276 (bh), 0488 238 261 (mobile), cassie.gardiner@dpi.nsw.gov.au
20-22	Australian National Field Days Location: Orange, NSW Further information: http://www.anfd.com.au/
November 09
24	GRDC Grower Update, Northern Region - "Business management questions in grain production" Location: Biloela, Qld Contact: John Cameron or Erica McKay, 02 9482 4930, updaten@tpg.com.au, http://www.icanrural.com.au
24-25	Agriculture Outlook Australia 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Contact: Chris Rath, 02 9021 8824, chris.rath@terrapinn.com  Further information: http://www.terrapinn.com/2009/ago/
25	GRDC Grower Update, Northern Region - "Business management questions in grain production" Location: Capella, NSW Contact: John Cameron or Erica McKay, 02 9482 4930, updaten@tpg.com.au, http://www.icanrural.com.au
February 10
24 (TBC)	GRDC Adviser Update, Northern Region (TBC) Location: Dubbo, NSW Contact: John Cameron or Erica McKay, 02 9482 4930, updaten@tpg.com.au, http://www.icanrural.com.au
March 10
3-4	GRDC Adviser Update, Northern Region Location: Goondiwindi, Qld Contact: John Cameron or Erica McKay, 02 9482 4930, updaten@tpg.com.au, http://www.icanrural.com.au
April 10
May 10
1-4	CICILS IPTIC International Pulse convention Location: Brisbane Qld Contact: Pulse Australia, http://www.pulseaus.com.au
June 10
21-24