2026 Gippsland Spring Field Day

The Gippsland Spring Field Day is bringing together farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry specialists for a practical day of paddock-based learning, real-world insights and plenty of opportunity to ask questions and compare notes.

From soil acidity and soil biology to pasture persistence, feed quality, animal health and breeding structure, the program has something for every Gippsland grazing business.

There will be 11 practical sessions over one big day. Each session includes a 20-minute presentation, 20 minutes of questions and discussion, and time to move between locations.

Sessions run throughout the day, with presentations repeated across different time slots so attendees can build thier own field day program around the topics that matter most.

There will also be plenty of opportunity over lunch to catch up with other farmers, talk with presenters and explore what's happening across the Research Farm.
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What's on?
See the new pasture trial and explore which perennial pasture options could deliver more reliable feed across the seasons.
Get practical advice on matching pasture species to soil and farming system for better establishment and persistence.
Take a look at long-term lime trials and explore practical strategies for lifting soil pH and getting more value from lime investment.
Get hands-on with soil testing and learn how nutrient interactions and biological indicators can help inform paddock decisions.
Learn what to look for when assessing breeding stock and how structural decisions can influence the long-term performance of herds.
See a live comparison of silage samples and learn how better feed information can support smarter feeding and business decisions.
Explore practical control options and hear about the latest work tackling persistent weed challenges.
Explore how grain and grazing systems can work together to improve whole-farm flexibility and productivity.
Get an update on the wheat and barley variety trials underway at the Research Farm.
Take a practical look at proactive animal health planning and how better timing can support productivity and animal welfare.
The field day will be held on Thursday, October 8 from 8am - 5pm at the Gippsland Agriculture Research Farm, Bairnsdale.