Parawa Ag Bureau

15/03/2026

TFI (Thomas Foods) visit to Murray Bridge Processing Works and Southern Cross Feedlot
26 March
Being organised by Glen Tilley
RSVP to Glen before 20 March
Meeting at Mt Compass
Tour ends 10am

Also planning a volunteer day later in March or early April to assist those affected by the Deep Creek bushfire
A range of tasks potentially may include:
• Fencing removal
• Fencing replacement
• General cleanup tasks
• Other miscellaneous tasks
Being organised by Philip Swincer and the Yankalilla Council committee who are coordinating the bushfire recovery

16/11/2025

Parawa Community Christmas Party
Sunday 14 December from midday
@ the Parawa Hall 🎄🎄🎄

28/09/2025

Reminder! 🫵🐑🐂(Either that’s a very big sheep or a miniature cow??)

Next Parawa Ag Bureau workshop:
Thursday 2 October
From 9am @ the Parawa Hall
Free event
*Register at https://www.trybooking.com/DELLM

02/09/2025

Next Parawa Ag Bureau workshop: Thursday 2 October
From 9am @ the Parawa Hall
Free event
*Register at https://www.trybooking.com/DELLM

Agricultural Bureau of South Australia Fleurieu Farming Systems Incorporated Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub Department of Primary Industries and Regions

27/08/2025

Don't forget the farm strategy workshop tomorrow!
Thursday 28 August🍀
Myponga Football Club - 9am for 9.30 start

13/08/2025

Reminder - Farm Strategy Workshop
Date: Thursday 28th August 2025
Time: 9.00am for a 9.30am start with expected finish around 3pm.
Catering: Morning tea and lunch provided. Please advise any dietary requirements.
Location: Myponga Football Club
Cost: $15/head, bookings essential at https://www.trybooking.com/DDKRP

In the light of the difficult last couple of years, Parawa Ag Bureau is presenting a farm strategy workshop to help farmers with forward planning for their farm businesses. The aim is to help farmers plan their farm enterprises to be best prepared for coming seasons. The event is supported by Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu.

The workshop will cover:
• Stocking rates for beef & sheep
• Strategies for success with beef & sheep
• Grazing and feed management
• Decision making / planning
• Stock sale strategies
• Farm profitability assessment
• Alternative farming options
• Enterprise selection & stacking
• Goals and vision
• Q&A

Our presenter is Nic Kentish who farmed in the SE of SA for 20 years. He has taught and coached farmers and graziers for the past 15 years.

Parawa Ag Bureau is presenting a farm strategy workshop, supported by Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu. Thursday 28 August 2025 9.00am for a 9.30am...

09/07/2025

Farm strategy workshop coming up on Thursday 28 August
at Myponga Football Club
9am for 9.30 start until 3pm
$15 per head
Register at https://www.trybooking.com/DDKRP

Fleurieu Farming Systems Incorporated Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub Agricultural Bureau of South Australia Ag Excellence Alliance Inc Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island

24/06/2025

Ag Bureau Dinner
Thursday night 26 June
Lucky Tiger Restaurant
Normanville
6.30 for 7pm
$30 per head for the banquet menu

Guest speaker: Peter Webb
ex Bureau of Meteorology (until 2020)

*If you haven’t RSVPed you’ll need to get in very quickly please!!*
(Contact Geoffrey Swincer or post a comment)

10/04/2025

The Natural Resources Committee is calling for submissions to its inquiry into Kangaroo and Wallaby Populations in South Australia. The Committee will inquire into and report on: (a) How they are affected by commercial and non-commercial harvesting; (b) The adequacy and enforcement of the ‘Nationa...

29/03/2025

Fleurieu Agfest is just around the corner. Register today.
Just a few highlights and sample of what’s in store 👇
Tix via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fleurieu-agfest-tickets-1257732454629?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

20/02/2025

Parawa Ag Bureau free BBQ tonight!
Thurs 20 Feb, 6pm
@ the Parawa Hall
Meeting at 7pm

02/10/2024

Two opportunities open (but soon closing!) for rural women:
The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant provides $7,000 learning and development bursaries for women in the process of starting up a new business, innovation or idea that will benefit rural and regional Australians - applications close on Wednesday 9 October 2024 (see below)
and
The 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award - applications are also open until Wednesday 9 October 2024
More information & details on how to apply for the Rural Women's Award https://buff.ly/47ugsQx

Have you got a great idea that will have a positive impact on regional South Australian communities - but you need support to bring it to life?

The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant could offer the support you’re looking for!

The Grant provides $7,000 learning and development bursaries for women in the process of starting up a new business, innovation or idea that will benefit rural and regional Australians.

Move quickly as the applications close on Wednesday 9 October 2024.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/E2rG50TwORO



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