Farm Walk 2008

Farm Walk 16—17 Feb. 08 Tatura

This year the focus is on tree nutrition, fertilization and drought management. See back page for registration form. We are also very lucky to have Alberto Valeri attending. Alberto has been involved in the development of the Walnut Industry in Northern Italy over the last twenty years. They have had a very dry season this year and we look forward to comparing drought management techniques.

At Tatura we will look at 2 properties, and then travel over to Strathfieldsaye for our third property. The cost for the Saturday Farm walk is $140 per member which covers morning teas, lunch, bus travel and a sumptuous 3 course dinner at the Country Comfort Shepparton.

Recommended accommodation:

Tatura Whim Inn Motel ph 5824 1155 $70 sgl. $84 dble

Shepparton Country Comfort. Ph 5821 5822 Discount corporate rate $137 sgl. BB, $154 dble. BB.

Mention that you are attending the walnut conference for these discounted rates.

PRELIMINARY ITINERARY

Farm walk Sat Feb 16

8:30 AM registration @ DPI Tatura 255 Ferguson Rd Tatura

9:00 AM Alberto Valeri presentation

10:30 AM morning tea

10:45 - 11 AM bus leaves DPI Tatura for Bruce Leslies property

11 to 12 PM tour Bruce Leslie property Toolambi

12:00 PM to 12:45 PM Lunch en route

12:45 - 1:45 PM tour Ian Dann's property Ardmona

1:45:PM - 3:15 PM drive to Colin Jacks property

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM tour Colin Jacks property Strathfieldsaye

4:15PM - 5:45 PM return to Tatura

7:PM till Stumps: dinner at Country Comfort Shepparton, guest speakers . (to be confirmed)

Workshop Sun Feb 17

Research and Development Workshop Sun 17th Feb.

With funding from Horticulture Australia (HAL) (we hope) this facilitated workshop will examine current research and prioritise future research and development for the walnut industry for the next 5 years.

The outcome will be agreed priorities for research that are of importance to growers, that can then be used as basis for seeking research dollars, and building into AWIA’s strategic long term planning processes. To make this day meaningful, we need as many of you as possible to attend and let us know what is important to you.

You make up the walnut industry and here’s the chance to have your say and be of the cutting edge. See AGM minutes for issues discussed already.

Cost is $30, with morning tea and lunch included.

Farm Walk 16—17 Feb. 08 Tatura

Recommended accommodation:

PRELIMINARY ITINERARY

Research and Development Workshop Sun 17th Feb.

Link to Registration Form (PDF format)