Western Murray Land Improvement Group

12/06/2026

Some mornings begin with a meeting.
Some begin with an email.

Around here, they begin with frost on the paddocks, boots on the ground, and the promise of another day growing food for our communities.

This is the Murray region.

This is where your produce begins.

From the Murray region, with pride.

📸lloyd polkinghorne
Murray Region Producer Group

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

Frank the feral pig attending our session at Noorong Hall today for the how to tackle our feral pig problem workshop

05/06/2026

Having Trouble With Pigs On-Farm?

Murray LLS and WMLIG are holding a Feral Pig Management Workshop

Wednesday10th June, 10am-2pm
Noorong Community Centre

Lunch provided
Please RSVP to Clare on 0400693018

02/06/2026

Expressions of Interest are now open for our Farm Biochar Trial.

Farm Biochar Trial
🌱 Improve soil health
💰 Reduce fertiliser costs
🐄 Improve animal production
👉 Limited trial opportunities

Why Join?
Why participate in the trial?
Test practical, real-world outcomes:
• Reduce reliance on synthetic fertiliser
• Improve yield or feed efficiency
• Build soil carbon and resilience
• Generate locally relevant data

Soil Opportunity
Trial Option 1: Soil & Fertiliser
Apply biochar with fertiliser to explore:
• Improved nutrient retention
• Reduced fertiliser inputs
• Better water holding capacity
• More consistent crop or pasture performance
Outcomes vary based on soil, climate and management

Livestock Opportunity
Trial Option 2: Livestock Feed
Test biochar in feed systems to explore:
• Feed conversion efficiency
• Animal health indicators
• Weight gain consistency
• Manure and nutrient outcomes
Trial to be managed with appropriate feeding guidance

What You Can Contribute
Participant involvement
Trial participants may contribute:
• Basic production data (yield or livestock)
• Fertiliser or feed use rates
• Observations and performance insights
All data is aggregated to support regional insights

Join the Biochar Trial
Trial supply available
June – August
👉 Apply
Farm Biochar Trial Invitation – Fill in form

Alternatively, you can contact us directly:
📧 [email protected]
📞 03 5453 1959

Western Murray Land Improvement Group
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01/06/2026

WMLIG staff are delighted to be assisting Cohuna Consolidated School with the River Detectives program.

River Detectives is all about connecting young people to nature. The program provides engaging, cross-curricular citizen-science activities including water quality testing, water-bug sampling, and habitat surveys. Students will be learning about the health of the Gunbower Creek and how integral it is to healthy ecosystems and healthy communities. You can learn more about the program here: https://www.nccma.vic.gov.au/get-involved/citizen-science/river-detectives/

28/05/2026

A great day out was had by all at the WMLIG Pasture to Plate Event last week.
39 people came along to Burraboi to discuss improving biodiversity on working farms. The Weather Gods smiled on us and the property looked fantastic after recent rains with everyone enjoying a bbq lunch featuring produce from the property next to the campfire.

A huge thanks goes out to Pattison Pastoral for hosting,
With additional thanks to my speakers:
Hayley (Pattison Pastoral)
Luke (ReGen Farming)
Roger (WMLIG)
Emily (LLS)
Nigel (BCT)

This event was brought to you by the WMLIG with funding from the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust.

27/05/2026

Warren Davies - unbreakable farmer

27/05/2026

Do you have preloved clothes/shoes or items you are looking to swap or sell - join us at 27 Thule Street Barham on the Barham Koondrook Town Garage Sale - 4th of July
Book a spot (email [email protected]) to be a vendor or just come along with your items (please ensure you items are clean and usable) Barham IncCluBarhamWestern Murray Land Improvement GroupMurray Connect Hub