Have yoursay in developing anew biosecurity strategy

INTERESTED partiesare invited to aworkshop to help develop Victoria’s new Biosecurity Strategy.

The new BiosecurityStrategy willoutline the priorities for improving how biosecurity issues are managed across Victoria.

Join Agriculture Victoria to help identifythe specific ways we can strengthen the biosecurity system.

It is critical that we have input from people across community, government and industry.

Where and when: Clifton Creek (15 minutes from Bairnsdale), 12pm to 4pm, Monday, March 20.

Space in the workshopislimited, so register via Eventbribe.

The workshop aims to help develop the new biosecuritystrategy, for releasein2023. The strategy is the next stepfollowingthe state government’s recent endorsementofVictoria’s Biosecurity Statement.

With the statement providing ashared ambition for biosecurity in Victoria, the focus is now on turning those broad aspirations into tangible priorities.

It is crucial thatthe strategyisinformedby diverseexpertise and experience-whether you are afarmer, operating at acorporate or peak body level, caring for country with your local community, managing asmall number of livestock on your land, or taking care of the backyard garden.

This workshop willbring awide rangeofvoices to the conversation about how we can strengthen the system to protect our land, waters, communities, culture, and economy. Should you have any questions, email svbsprogram@agriculture.vic.gov.au

TheBiosecurityStrategyDevelopment Project is part of the state government’s Strengthening Victoria’s Biosecurity System (SVBS) Program.

LANDOWNERS seeking ways to improve their farm productivityare beinginvited on athree-day, interstate tour.

Maffra and Districts Landcare Networkhas organised atrip to The Mulloon Institute -located an hour's drive east of Canberra -toassistwith solutions to more sustainable farm practices.

Leaving on Monday, March 13 and returning on Wednesday, March 15, this multi-day tour will focus on reducingthe risk associated with natural disasters such as fire, flood and drought. Agricultural LandcareFacilitator, BonnieReeves, says that the tour will showcasemethods of water retention managementand reducing negative environmental effects.

The tour has been heavily subsided, with costs of just $150 per person.

Thoseinterested are urged to reserve their place by next Wednesday (March 1). For further information and bookings, contact Bonnie via email at bonnier@mdln.com.au or via telephoneon0484002 296, Tuesdays to Thursdays.