Award winning
Agriculture!
At
the 2009 ‘Country Energy’ Nyngan Ag Expo taking place on Saturday 1st
August, come along to meet Chris Jones who although is well known in his
role as Chairman of Central West Farming Systems, is also the proud
designer of a 40 foot “Twin Disc Drill” seeder, now manufactured by
Amity Technology based in Fargo, North Dakota.
In
recent years, this design has won the Ag Quip Inventors prize, first
prize at the Australian National Field Days in
Orange
and the Conservation Award at the Yorke Peninsula Field Days.
Released in
Canada
last year, the 6inch paired rows with 9inch spacings machine, will be on
display at the Nyngan Ag Expo accompanied by a 12tonne capacity,
stainless steel air tank.
This
year the farming demonstrations will focus on spray technology.
NSW Department of Industry & Investment Agronomist Tim McNee
said that “improper pesticide application is not only a legal issue
but can also result in crop damage and/or poor target control”.
With the use of a “patternator” courtesy of Expo exhibitor Sprayer
Barn, farmers will be able to observe the spray coverage that various
nozzles deliver and therefore an insight into what nozzles should be
used in various situations to increase target efficacy whilst minimising
potential drift. Weed
seedling and crop growth stage identification is also essential.
Samples of both will be displayed and discussed with respect to
herbicide application on the day.
The Central West Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a proud gold
sponsor of the 2009 Nyngan Ag Expo. The Central West CMA this year
celebrates five years of operation under a new model of natural resource
management that focuses on community participation directed towards
achieving the catchment vision of vibrant
communities and healthy landscapes.
To achieve this goal the CMA has established strong partnerships,
working together with land managers, community groups, Local Government,
industry and Aboriginal communities to implement on ground natural
resource management (NRM) projects that deliver great outcomes and
change in the landscape.
Community engagement is an essential tool in for the Central West CMA to
achieve action and change in the catchment.
With funding received from the both the Australian and New South
Wales Governments the CMA they have invested over $33M supporting in
total 2834 NRM projects, a significant milestone.
CMA
incentive programs include a wide range of initiatives and projects
including on ground support, educational workshops, field days,
strategic large scale projects that maximise landscape change, Local
Government projects and community environmental initiatives that all
works towards addressing Catchment Action Plan management targets.
Nyngan is an integral location in the central west catchment, it houses
one of the eight CMA offices, is home to three committed staff who are
active in the community providing technical advice and natural resource
services to the area.
Come along and visit the CMA stand at the Nyngan Ag Expo, talk to staff
and find out what Central West CMA services and activities are currently
being offered. Best Management practice Manuals and Guides will be on
display for you to view.
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