Come along to hear from Ben Watts, from Bralca, about how drones can assist you in your agricultural enterprise and the laws related to the use of drones for private use. Ben will provide a flying demonstration, where you will learn: - Setup, procedures and safety checks - How to control your drone and, - Basic maintenance and repair of your drone

Come along to participate in a weed information session where you will learn how to identify and manage weeds on your farm and be given an opportunity to be a part of a strategic release of blackberry rust. Speakers will include: • The Vegetation Management team from Wagga Wagga City Council. The team will talk about procedures for the prevention and control of new incursion noxious weeds, for example, African Love Grass. • Paul McPherson, Snowy Valley Shire Council. Paul will provide information on biocontrol techniques to control the spread of blackberry, including detailing examples of rust varieties suitable to Tarcutta. • Michael Leane, Acting Manager Biosecurity and Emergency Management, Riverina LLS. Michael will explain the draft weeds management plan which are designed to guide resource allocation and investment in the Riverina.