WEEDS are commonly spread along roadsides, Travelling Stock Routes (TSRs) and watercourses.
These sites can be sources of weed contamination for adjoining paddocks and properties.
A field day looking at grassy weeds and their management will take place on the Guyra Plateau, on Tuesday 13 August.
The field day aims to raise awareness of the grassy weeds that affect the productivity and conservation of many grazing enterprises, roadsides and TSRs in parts of the New England region.
Land managers from across the Guyra Plateau and surrounding areas are invited to attend the field day.
Weed identification and information on the distribution, control methods and integration of management strategies will be discussed for the most concerning grassy weeds.
Specific attention will be given to African Lovegrass, Chilean Needle Grass, Serrated Tussock and Coolatai Grass, all of which now occur on the Guyra Plateau.
Presenters for the field day include graziers experienced in dealing with invasive grassy weeds, local agronomist Jeff Lowien, riparian and roadside managers, and New England Weeds Authority and Livestock Health and Pest Authority personnel.
This free field event is being organised by Southern New England Landcare in conjunction with Agricultural Extension Students from the University of New England.
The field day starts at 10am at Neeworra, west of Guyra, with more directions upon RSVP. Free morning tea and lunch will be provided. The event will finish by 3pm.
RSVP by 8 August to Southern New England Landcare on 6772 9123 or mail@snelcc.org.au
