Join Landcare Tasmania and The Australian National University’s Sustainable Farms team for a half-day field day designed for farmers, property owners and Landcare members interested in improving farm dams. Learn about the production, ecosystem, and drought resilience benefits from improved farm dam management.

What to expect

• The latest scientific research from Sustainable Farms on the many benefits of enhancing farm dams
• Field visits to local farm dams to compare stages of farm dam enhancement.
• Hear from experts on:
  • Water bugs and their role in farm water systems.
  • Animal health and how water quality impacts stock.
• Catchment mapping that identifies priority areas for future farm dam enhancement.

Morning tea and a light lunch included. Please dress for all weather conditions.

+1's are welcome, but please send us their name, contact details and dietary requirements in an email for catering purposes.

[email protected]

Ph: 03 62134 7117

This is a free event but registration (see below) is essential.  

This workshop is part of Landcare Tasmania's Landscape Restoration and Community Outreach programs. This project is being delivered by Landcare Tasmania with support from the TAS Farm Innovation Hub through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund