Maffra & Districts Landcare Network

16/06/2026

Natural fibers like cotton, wool, h**p and linen can break down naturally in healthy soil, while many fast fashion fabrics are made from synthetics that can linger for years and contribute to microplastic pollution.

Our board member put her garments to the test. It's clear to see the linen and cotton clothing giving back to the soil, while the synthetic t-shirts haven't budged a bit.

Consider your fashion choices and how they are impacting you and your environment.

14/06/2026

✨It's almost time to get your cocktail attire on for the Landcare Short Film Festival in Traralgon, a 'Green Carpet Event' to celebrate 40 years of Landcare in Gippsland!💃🏾

Bookings are open exclusively for Landcare members until Friday 3rd July - then tickets will open for anyone else so let's fill this 200 seat venue.

$10 for Landcare members, $5 for Landcare kids under 12.
Register here: www.trybooking.com/DMVWF

09/06/2026

🐐 How do goats control blackberries?
🦌 How can deer harvesting help farmers?
🚜 What is a Wick Wiper?
🐮 What is the Total Graze system?

Grab your booklet on 'A Thoughtful Approach to Managing Pest Plants and Animals' and watch the short films to find out for yourself.

🎬 Film link here: https://www.mdln.com.au/projects?wix-vod-comp-id=comp-mmcno0ug

Project was funded by Agriculture Victoria and supported by Drift Media, Woodcote Pty Ltd., Alice Connor, Wonderland Goats, Gannon Contracting & Gippsland Game Harvesters.

09/06/2026

🌿 Exciting things happening in Gippsland dairy this week!

We're proud to be a supporting partner of the Research Showcase: Multispecies Pastures for Dairy Production, a FREE full-day field day happening THIS Thursday, 11 June at Ellinbank SmartFarm.

Hosted by Agriculture Victoria and GippsDairy , this is a brilliant opportunity for dairy farmers, advisers and industry to get up close with the latest research from the Resilient Forages, DairySoils and Pasture 365 projects, straight from the paddock.

The day includes:
🐄 Paddock updates from current multispecies pasture trials
🚌 A bus trip out to Brian Corr's Pasture 365 demonstration farm at Moyarra
🌱 On-farm discussions about alternative species, experimentation and Halter technology
🥪 Lunch included!

📅 Thursday 11 June 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Ellinbank SmartFarm, VIC
🎟️ FREE to attend

Register here 👉 https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/05/11/research-showcase-multispecies-pastures-for-dairy-production

05/06/2026

Do you know a farmer who could use a $5000 Farm Drought Support Grant to upgrade their farm infrastructure?

This grant supports activities that build drought resilience including water infrastructure upgrades like pipes, tanks, troughs and dams, stock containment areas, grain and fodder storage, water carting and pasture re-establishment.

$5000 for half an hour of application time, why not go for it!

These close 30th June so hurry up and get in, don't leave money on the table that could help your farm.

https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/drought-support/grants-and-financial-support/farm-drought-support-grants

East Gippsland Landcare Network South Gippsland Landcare Network Gippsland Agri Chat Group West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority. Funding provided by Agriculture Victoria

04/06/2026

Do you want more native plantings, healthier towns and better mental health in Gippsland?

The Healthy Cities Landcare Grants are open now for volunteer groups, organisations or businesses working with an eligible organisation.

$5000 - $25,000 for native tree, shrub and understorey plantings that improve community health and wellbeing in our towns and semi-urban areas.

Check out the link in the comments below 👇🏾

02/06/2026

Do you have a plantation on your property and want to know what to do with it?

Receive a free farm plantation assessment to understand the commercial potential of your timber resource and identify pathways into timber, firewood and wood-fibre markets for you.

This is for plantations planted prior to 2021, must be 3 - 30 hectares in scale and located in Victoria.

Applications close 5 pm, Friday 28th August 2026

Agriculture Victoria

Applications are now open for the Trees on Farms Utilisation Program.

Eligible Victorian landowners can receive a free expert assessment of their timber plantations, including tailored management advice and potential market pathways.

02/06/2026

It's that time of year when we see fantastic fungi popping up 🍄

This is an opportunity to join a new interest group with the Maffra & Districts Landcare Network.

If you're passionate, enthusiastic or just generally intrigued by fungi then this group is for you. Lets begin capturing species data and enjoy our outdoor spaces.

Click on the link to register 👇🏽
https://www.trybooking.com/DMVAT