The Limestone Coast Landscape Board and the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) welcome landholders to a free half-day workshop to learn more about managing the local priority weed, African lovegrass.

Where - Tintinara Town Hall 49 Becker Terrace, Tintinara, SA

When – Wednesday 25 September 2024. 8 am to 12 midday

Commencing at 8.00 am with a free bacon and egg breakfast and workshop beginning at 8:30 am.

This half day workshop will support landholders in their African lovegrass control efforts to treat infestations on their properties. This session will include:

• Details for stage 2 of the landholder assistance for the African Lovegrass Control Program commencing in summer 2024 - 25. Opportunity to sign up to program on the day.
• Explanation of the results from the Tintinara African lovegrass demonstration site including chemicals used and resistance testing.
• Practical advice on complementary control options such as use of fire, stock grazing and chemical application methods.
• Integrated pest control and pasture improvement options, including:
  • Update on Veldt grass production work and discussion on soils in the area.
  • Opportunities for participants in the Program to access soil testing support.
  • Update from PIRSA on new approaches to rabbit control.

This workshop is supported by the Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan.