This event is an opportunity for farmers in the Coal Valley to come together, share insights and information on making the most of limited water available now and capitalise on the rain, when it comes. Date: Thursday 13 June 2024 Time: 9:30am to 1:00pm (refreshments and lunch provided) Location: Campania Read more…
CRPA has been working with Resilient Farming Tas and the East Coast Primary Producers Association to bring you an on-farm workshop on Thursday 29 February, 2024 at Richmond Park Estate about planning ahead so your business is more resilient to climate risks. We have access to more information than ever before, but Read more…
The Coal River Products Association was proud to play an important role in the Richmond Town Parade, held on 10 December to acknowledge Richmond’s rich history and culture with a spectacular display of music, costumes, and vehicles from the past 200 years. The parade was the first event in a Read more…
Join NRM South and CRPA for a Coal Valley Farming Forecaster workshop focussed on planning for the dry season ahead. Farming Forecaster is a powerful drought decision support tool that provides graziers with a better insight into current conditions and impact on pasture availability over the upcoming season. Date: Thursday Read more…
Following on from the excellent presentation at our last meeting by Dr Tomas Remenyi on climate change, current climate models and the climate change effects on southern Tasmania, the CRPA Committee has been working on extending his presentation into a workshop. Over half a day, this workshop will focus on Read more…
Soil expert Dr Oliver Knox brought his insights to the Coal valley in June when he visited from the New South Wales to run a workshop on practical tools for understanding and managing soil biology to improve crop yields and overall farm health. Dr Knox, Associate Professor of Soil Systems Read more…
CRPA members gathered at Caledon Estate vineyard, on Prossers Road at Richmond, for the 2023 members and family BBQ event. Members heard from owners James and Karen Stewart, who detailed the recent establishment of the property and 11 hectares of vines planted in 2019, and filled the group in on Read more…