Tablelands Farming Systems

24/08/2026

Soil fertility is one of the biggest and easiest leavers that producers have to boost productivity. Whilst phosphorus is historically the most limiting nutrient, there has been an emergence of some 'secondary' nutrient deficiencies, including sulfur, potassium and boron.
Join TFS, South East Local Land Services and CSIRO on the 11th September in Yass to see and hear about a range of MLA-funded pasture research:
- Trials looking at the use of sulfur, potassium and boron fertiliser
- Demonstration work trialling the use of serradellas as a legume option for acid soils

Register here - https://yasspaddockwalk.eventbrite.com.au

20/08/2026

On Tuesday, Gordon from SheepMetriX and Camilla headed out to Paling Yards to help weigh and condition score the ewes for our climate smart flock management demo site. The demo mob of twinners have been precision fed and monitored using optiweigh, and have gained a condition score of .5 over the past month.

This mob will be compared with three other groups—twins, mixed single/twins, and unscanned ewes managed under standard practices—to compare lambing performance and weaning weights.

They’ll start lambing in a week or so and check out the feed they’re going on to!

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

18/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who came along to our Seasonal Update last night in Goulburn. Matt from South East Local Land Services delivered a seasonal forecast using the data from farming forecaster. Many of the probes west of Goulburn and Crookwell are at very high moisture levels, which will mean some growth in September but we’ll still be reliant on Spring rainfall. Matt also took us through BOM’s latest forecasts, for a slightly wetter end to spring/start to summer.
Mark Barber from Elders Goulburn then delivered a markets report, and emphasised that global factors (particularly in US and China) are the main influences on prices.
Presentations are available to be sent to any members who weren’t able to attend.

07/08/2026

The Renewables in Ag conference is on this year in Orange, get your tickets for next week!

We've got a brilliant lineup this year, 12th August in Orange, with speakers talking about everything from floating solar, to biofuels, green nitrogen production on farm, grazing sheep under solar panels, batteries and so much more.
Check out the program below. The Conference has always brought together diverse perspectives on the future of renewables in agriculture - don't miss out on a ticket. Last two Conferences SOLD OUT!
https://renewablesinagconference.com.au

24/07/2026

Join us for a Tablelands Seasonal Outlook & Market Update and gain practical insights to help you make informed decisions for the months ahead.
🌦️ Seasonal Outlook – Matt Leischke from South East Local Land Services will unpack the latest climate drivers and seasonal forecast, looking beyond the BoM forecast and exploring what conditions could mean for your farming operation.
🐄 Sheep & Cattle Market Update – Mark Barber from Elders Goulburn will provide an overview of current livestock markets, key trends and what to watch in the months ahead.
Register below, TFS AGM to precede the event.

Join TFS, Elders and Local Land Services South East for a seasonal outlook and markets update. TFS AGM to precede event.

17/07/2026

One not to miss for our western members! Happening next Wednesday!

📢 Double Event at Wallendbeen – Wednesday 22 July

Join us for a full day of practical research, discussion and decision-making, with two great events at the Wallendbeen Hall.

🌱 Morning | GRDC Southern NSW Farming Systems Project Adviser Forum (9.00am–12.30pm)
Industry advisers and consultants are invited to hear the latest Farming Systems trial results, explore eight years of project findings, see the launch of the new Rotate 'n' Calculate gross margin calculator, and help shape the next phase of farming systems research.

🌾 Afternoon | Managing Nitrogen Risk This Season (1.30pm–4.30pm)
Open to growers and advisers, this interactive FarmLink and RiskWi$e workshop will share the latest nitrogen trial results from Temora and Harden before exploring practical decision-making tools with Brendan Brown (CSIRO) to help manage nitrogen risk in an uncertain season.

☕ Morning tea, lunch (12.30pm – 1.30pm) and afternoon tea will be provided.

📍 Wallendbeen Hall
📅 Wednesday 22 July

Morning Adviser Forum RSVP: Tim Condon
📧 [email protected] | 📞 0427 426 501

Afternoon Nitrogen Workshop, register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DNRCQ

08/07/2026

Yesterday we visited Paling Yards with Gordon from SheepMetriX as part of the Climate Smart Agriculture Program, supported by the Australian Government, where we condition scored the ewes in preparation for lambing.

The goal for the twinner mob is to achieve a condition score of 3.2 before lambing, demonstrating how precision feeding can improve lambing percentages and overall flock performance.

We'll be back in a few weeks to select their final lambing paddocks and check on their progress. In the meantime, the ewes are being fed a ration in containment lots, helping preserve valuable pasture for the lambing period.

24/06/2026

🐑 Winning With Weaners is coming to Laggan this June! 🐑
Join us at the Laggan Hotel for what promises to be a warm venue, great conversation, and plenty of discussion about one of the hottest topics in sheep production - weaners.
This practical, hands-on workshop will help you:
✔️ Understand the short, medium and long-term impacts of weaner management on flock productivity
✔️ Calculate a target weaning weight for your weaners
✔️ Set growth targets at key stages of development
✔️ Explore feeding and management options to maximise performance
✔️ Develop a practical weaner management plan tailored to your flock
You'll leave with proven strategies to improve the performance of your Merino weaners - from weaning right through to joining as hoggets- helping to set them up for a productive lifetime in your flock.

📆 Friday, 26 June 2026
🕐 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (registration from 8:30_
Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your weaner management skills and invest in the future productivity of your flock.
Regos are essential. Link is in the comments 👇
🐏🌱

23/06/2026

The strength of TFS comes from its members. With membership renewals coming up, we're handing the mic to one of our members to share what being part of the TFS community means to them.
Visit our website to find out more and explore our membership options - https://www.tablelandsfarmingsystems.com.au/membership/

15/06/2026

Join us on the 27th July for our next Females in Farming workshop. The focus of the day will be on how to manage sheep and cattle in the yards in a safe and calm manner. Grahame Rees will lead the practical session in Roslyn. We're excited for this one! Register or find out more here - https://buildingconfidenceintheyards.eventbrite.com.au