Invitation: Perennial Pastures Workshop – Building Drought-Resilient Farming

We are pleased to invite you to attend our upcoming Perennial Pastures Workshop, designed to support farmers and land managers in establishing and maintaining productive, drought-resilient perennial pasture systems.

This practical and evidence-based workshop will provide valuable insights into the adoption and long-term management of perennial forage systems, with a focus on improving soil

health and farm resilience.

Workshop Overview

Participants will gain knowledge and confidence in:

• Establishing and maintaining perennial pastures on farm

• Increasing drought resilience through perennial forage systems

• Monitoring and understanding potential impacts on soil carbon

• Comparing perennial and annual pasture systems, including costs and financial viability

• Identifying and overcoming barriers to establishing perennial ryegrass and other perennial species in Year 1 and beyond

• Applying the basic principles of grazing management in perennial systems

• Managing annual weeds within perennial pastures

• Understanding fertiliser and soil amendment requirements in perennial systems

This workshop is suitable for livestock producers, mixed farming enterprises, and those considering transitioning from annual to perennial pasture systems.

Event Details:

Date: 17^TH April 2026

Time: 1pm

Location: Cosy Creek Rd, Manjimup at Three Ryan’s Farm

Cost: Free

Registration details: Contact katrina.zemke@warrencc.org.au by12th April 2026

This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered by South West NRM.

Please feel free to share this invitation with others who may benefit from attending.

Kind regards,

Katrina Zemke

Southern Forests Community Landcare                                                                           0438 561 664

katrina.zemke@warrencc.org.au