VLPA Update (Issue 64)

PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association.

UPCOMING AGM & CONFERENCE

The VLPA’s 2012 AGM and Conference will be held:

Venue: Waltzing Matilda Hotel Motel
Location: Cnr Heatherton and Springvale Rds, Springvale South
Date: Thursday 18 October 2012
Time: 10:30am for an 11am start.

It had been planned to hold it the week before but it will now be the above date due to venue availability. The agenda is currently being finalized and is expected to include talks on field days and trials on properties involving application of lime in areas of high rainfall as well as moderate rainfall districts.

An experienced agricultural advisor is keen to speak of his own farm experiences working with farmers in regard to application of different varieties of lime. A number of other regulatory issues and topical issues will be covered. Negotiations are in hand with an additional sponsor who is a supplier to the industry.

NATIONAL MATTERS

The National Aglime Association’s AGM and conference was held at the Cairns Holiday Inn in mid September 2012. Issues covered included seasonal climate outlook, carbon tax impact, proposals for national harmonization of health and safety as well as agricultural and veterinary chemicals, industry promotional matters and market conditions across regions. A highlight was a site visit sponsored by Miriwinni Lime Pty Ltd to its Mt Garnet Limestone quarry and processing facility west of Cairns.

Further information is available from Peter McCluskey by phoning 0408 496 588.

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