Preparing for the next drought - modern dairy farming

In this episode, Sally and Callum sit at the windy shore of Powlett River/Kugerungmome on Bunurong Country in South Gippsland and talk estuaries - what they are, the language around them and how we manage them... Topics discussed: Estuary Climate Change Powlett River/Kugerungmome Partnerships Projects Links mentioned in this episode: https://wgcma.vic.gov.au/what-we-do/powlett-river/ https://wgcma.vic.gov.au/explore-the-catchment/estuaries/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard speaks with CMA colleague Elsa Burnell and Environment Manager at the Glenfalloch Station Karen Tymmes. The conversation commences with a look at the floods on the Macalister River in 2021 and their impact on Glenfalloch as well as the recovery work done with the CMA post floods. Following this we look at the philosphy Karen brings to the management of the property, acknowledging both traditional ownership of land as wellas embracing the 'stewardship' approach. A short explainer video about flood recovery work on the Macalsiter River at Glenfalloch Station: https://youtu.be/MeAw9Am4A20 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sally O'Neill speaks with Deb Sullivan from Birdlife Australia about the work to understand and protect the Pelican. www.loveourlakes.net.au This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard speaks with President of the Fish Creek Landcare Group, Robin Stevens and Committee member, Carolyn Fryer about the groups evolution and the work it has been doing to Put the Fish Back into Fish Creek. The group was a recent recipient of a Victorian Landcare Grant to continue its work in the community. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard speaks with James Clyne, a dairy farmer from Newry in Gippsland. It's a look at a range of topics including James' work in a Sustanable Irrigation Program being managed by the WGCMA but also the need to keep improving the farm to prepare for the next drought. Here is the video which we produced looking at the VRI initiative https://youtu.be/egBtk2A4OGM Here is another VRI initiative featuring Tom Gannon from near Maffra https://youtu.be/XrTU_abN_wQ If ytou'd like to see more about the Sustainable Irrigation project visite this website https://www.wgcma.vic.gov.au/landholder-programs Oh and don't forget to leave a review on itunes if you can. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard speaks with Peter Jacobs from the Victorian Deer Control Community Network and Jillian Stanton chair of the South Gippsland Landcare network and President of Tarwin Landcare Group and a beef producer at Cape Liptrap, about the issue and growing issue of feral deer. Links mentioned in this episode: Victorian Deer Control Community Network: https://vdccn.org.au/ South Gippsland Landcare Network Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/southgippslandlandcarenetwork South Gippsland Landcare Network website https://www.sgln.net.au/ The Feral Deer forum mentioned in the pod is being held on Sunday March 26 at Meeniyan. Go to the SG Landcare Network's Event page to find out more. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard is joined by Professor Richard Eckard from the University of Melbourne School of Agriculture and Food Systems who walks us through the current pressure points and what Australian farmers can expect in the coming years. As ever if you would like to get in touch with the pod you can do so [email protected] This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard gets around the kitchen table with Rosemary and Fergus Irving to chat about a 40 year revegetation program on their own farm as well as the work of the Woodside Landcare Group over the last 25 years. The group was recently succesful in receiving a Victorian Landcare Grant to assist with developing koala habitat and a wildlife corridor on the Irving farm. Links mentioned in this episode: WGCMA media release about the Victorian Landcare Grants https://www.wgcma.vic.gov.au/news/latest-news/supporting-landcare-volunteers-across-west-gippsland This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard chats with Mary and Howard Connor about a wetland re-creation project on their Avon River property and dairy farmer Anthony Cliff about the work he is doing on and around the Nuntin Creek to increase biodiversity, shelter and flood management. Links mentioned in this episode: Video of Mary and Howard talking about thieir project https://youtu.be/jz6sxcChOtA This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard chats with the wonderful committee from the Heyfield Wetlands: Wendy Rhodes, Mike Kube and Barry Donahoe about the 20 year project and the simply amazing result to construct a wetlands on an old racecourse. This is a wonderful project an dthe three guests share the story of the community coming together to construct the wetlands, which were recently acknowledged at the River Basin Management Awards (a bit like the Logies for natural Resource Management!) This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm