2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26 2006 Conference
25th – 29th April 2006
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga
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CONFERENCE
MATTERS
^ Expression of Interest
^ Agriculture Teachers Conference ^ The Murray Irrigation area - A Collectors Item around Deniliquin grows: o Rugby Top - 50% of Australia’s rice o Woollen Jumper crop. - produces 20% of NSW milk. ^ “GOLD” SPONSOR: - 75% of NSW processing VISY PULP & PAPER: TUMUT tomatoes & - 40% of the states potato Introducing: crop ^ Deniliquin is on the Edward ^ “Silver” Sponsor River & is also well known i. Forests NSW: Hume Region for merino sheep. ii. John Deere iii. TeamPoly
Section 4 ^ National Agricultural Educators sponsored by: Conference: Canberra
^ World Congress on Allelopathy CSU Wagga Wagga
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Visy: Paper Machine
CSU: Wine Production Technologies
Harvesting Process
Don’t Delay
¾ Expression of Interest is being received for your attendance at the Conference: 25th-29thApril 2006. ¾ All delegates attending the Conference will receive a polo shirt with an embroidered Conference Logo. ¾ You can ensure: o a reservation at this conference & Conference Logo o receive your Polo Shirt on arrival by:
Forwarding: 9 Your Name 9 Address & Contact Number 9 Polo Shirt Size. [Choice: S to 5XL] 9 $30 (incl. GST) (cheques payable to: NSWAAT Biennial Conference 2006) To:
Allan McMillan
Wagga Wagga High School Coleman Street Self Patterned Herringbone Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Polo. Colour: Taupe with black trim. 4.1 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26
2-6pm Registration CSU: Conference Centre 6-6.15pm Conference Welcome CSU: Conference Centre 6-11pm BBQ & camaraderie CSU: Conference Centre
5.45-6.15am Breakfast CSU: Conference Centre 6.30am Depart for Tumut 8am Session 1 Forests NSW: Nursery 9.30-10am Morning Tea Bondo Camp 10-12pm Session 2 Forest NSW: Pine Processes 12.30-1.30pm Lunch Tumut Racecourse 1.45-2.15pm Session 3 Tumut Broom Factory 2.40-2.50pm Session 4 Welcome to Visy Pulp & Paper 2.50-4.15pm Session 5 Group A: Pulp & Paper Plant Group B: Visy Farm 4.15-4.30pm Afternoon Tea Visy Pulp & Paper 4.35-6pm Session 6 Group B: Pulp & Paper Plant Group A: Visy Farm See a millet 7-9.30pm Dinner Gilmore Agricultural Hall broom made 11pm Return to CSU by hand….
7-8am Breakfast CSU: Conference Centre 8.30-8.45am Session 1a Welcome & Opening of Conference
8.45-9.30am Session 1b Environmental Education in Ag/PI 9.30-10am Morning Tea CSU: Conference Centre 10-12am Session 2 Objective Measurement in Beef Cattle 12-1pm Lunch CSU: Conference Centre 1-2.15pm Session 3 Ag. Research: Herbicide Resistance 2.15-3.30pm Session 4 Ag. Research: Agricultural Biotechnology 3.30-4pm Afternoon Tea CSU: Conference Centre 4-5.30pm Session 5 Ag. Research: Animal Management/Nutrition 7-11pm Conference Dinner CSU: Conference Centre
7-8am Breakfast CSU: Conference Centre 8.30-9.10am Session 1 Ag. in schools & beyond 9.10-9.50am Session 2 NSWAAT AGM Dine in the first 9.50-10.15am Morning Tea CSU: Conference Centre Agricultural Bureau 10.15-10.55am Session 3 CSU: Equine Centre Hall in the State. Opened: 10.55-11.35am Session 4 CSU: Soils/ Lysimeter 28thSeptember 1927 11.35-12.15pm Lunch CSU: Conference Centre 1-1.30pm Session 5 Liquorice Farm/Factory Lavender farm & oil prod. 1.30-2pm Session 6 Pistachio farm Heartlands Conservation Project 2-2.15pm Afternoon Tea In Transit 3-5pm Session 7 Beef Carcass Evaluation 7-11pm BBQ/Wine/Cheese CSU: Winery/Cheese Prod. Centre
7-8am Breakfast CSU: Conference Centre 8.30-9.30am Session 1 Current Technology in Ag Sc 9.30-10.30am Session 2 Eucalyptus oil + Sponsors 10.30-11am Morning Tea CSU: Conference Centre 11-12.30pm Session 3 Salinity + Weeds CRC + Sponsors 12.30-1.30pm Lunch + Jerrod Stoll (Chemical Unit) Conference 1.30pm Depart for home Cost/Delegate: Agenda $270 Association members to be Finalised $320 non members incl. GST.
4.2 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26 A COLLECTORS ITEM… TUMUT
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^ Opportunity exists for you to also own a ‘rugby top’ specially designed with the Conference logo embroidered on the garment. ^ This ‘rugby top’ is available in various sizes. ^ The poly 70/ cotton 30 is a V Neck with white collar. ^ The colour of this special garment is Forest. ^ This garment will complement the pure woollen jumper. ^ Advertise the 2006 Agriculture Teachers Conference with pride. ^ The logo is embroidered on the left hand side of the garment. ^ COST: $49 including GST, Embroidery & Freight to your address.
The colour of this lettering
is:
CREAM
The colour of the logo is: 11cm WHEAT high
Garment Colour:
FOREST
Please Note: ^ Contact: Scott at 9.5 cm width Tumut Mensland for advice.
This is a special deal for Agriculture Teachers & supplied by Tumut Mensland.
Cheques Payable to: “Tumut Mensland”
Mail Order & Payment to: Tumut Mensland 49 Wynyard Street Tumut NSW 2720 Ph: 0269471395 ------Please supply your details: Name: Address: Phone Number: Size: Total Cost : ------Garment 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Sizes: S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 4.3 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26 A COLLECTORS ITEM…
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^ Opportunity exists for you to be one of the first Agriculture teacher in your region to wear this specially designed Conference logo embroidered on an Australian pure woollen jumper. ^ Available in various sizes. ^ The woollen jumper is a V Neck Super wash. ^ The colour of this special garment is Forest Green. ^ Made in Australia from pure Australian Wool which is long lasting and very durable. (as well all know) ^ Advertise the 2006 Agriculture Teachers Conference with pride. ^ The logo is embroidered on the left hand side of the garment. ^ COST: $79 including GST, Embroidery & Freight.
The colour of this lettering is: CREAM
The colour of the logo is:
11cm WHEAT high
Garment Colour:
FOREST
The colour of this lettering is: CREAM
9.5 cm width This is a special deal for Agriculture Teachers & supplied by Tumut Mensland.
Cheques Payable to: “Tumut Mensland”
Mail Order & Payment to: Tumut Mensland 49 Wynyard Street Tumut NSW 2720 Ph: 0269471395 ------Please supply your details: Name: Address: Phone Number: Please Note: Size: Total Cost: ^ Choose up a size. ------^ Contact: Scott at Garment Sizes: 16 18 20 22 24 26 Mensland for advice. M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 4.4 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26
PULP AND PAPER
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PULP AND PAPER
Softwood Plantation Region
¾ The main raw materials used in the manufacture of ‘kraft’ linerboard at the Visy mill in Tumut is Pinus Radiata sourced from Softwood
Plantations located in the South West Slopes region of NSW which lies within the Murray Valley region shown below.
¾ These plantations initially planted in the 1960 and 1970 by the NSW Government cover over 116,000 ha, making it one of the la rgest plantation areas in Australia.
Fig 1: Softwood plantations in the Murray Valley region
¾ Forest NSW manages 85,000 Ha a of the pine plantations in the NSW region and a further 31,000 Ha are privately owned
plantations.
¾ The plantations in the Murray Valley region produce in the order of 2.5 million cubic metres
of logs used in the manufacture of paper, timber and timber veneer product.
Tumut Shire Region
¾ Tumut Shire is located within the South West Slopes region covering some 376,378 Ha,
of which approximately 128,000 Ha are in a gricultural holdings, 131,858 Ha are in
National Park and 50,000 Ha are pine plantation located in Forest NSW and Private plantations areas.
¾ The timber industry is a major employer in Tumut which includes the Forests, the Visy mill and other Wood Processing and has contributed over $500 Million in turn-over in
the 2002 to 2003 annual period which equated to approximately 77% of the total contribution from all industries.
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Timber Resource Overview at Visy Mill Tumut
¾ Visy currently manufactures approximately 275,000 tonnes of ‘kraft’ linerboard per annum comprising of 80% virgin fibre (wood) and 20% recycled fibre (waste paper).
The raw material usage at Visy is approximatel y 895,000 tonnes per annum, comprising of the following:
• 590,000 tonnes of pulp logs and forest residue
• 305,000 tonnes of sawmill residues • 375,000 tonnes of mill by-product (bark, screening fines and black liquor) • 50,000 tonnes of urban wood residues.
¾ The pulp logs received at the mill are in the form of small diameter logs typically up to 20cm in diameter harvested mainly during first and second round thinnings. These logs are transported to Visy where they are processed through the woodyard to remove bark, then chipped and screened to a specified size.
Fig 2: B-Double Log Truck waiting to be unloaded at Visy Tumut
¾ The sawmill residues, a by- product of the sawmilling process, are sourced mainly
from sawmills in Tumut, Tumbarrumba and Holbrook areas.
¾ Approximately 30% of the log
becomes sawmill residue that is then transported to Visy for processing.
¾ The sawmill and pulpwood chips are combined and then conveyed into the process to produce wood pulp and black liquor (aqueous solution of
lignin, cellulose and hemi-cellulose from wood in combination with inorganic chemicals used in process.).
¾ The wood pulp is washed and
screened to produce paper while the black liquor after evaporation to drive off water, is used as the primary fuel in the Recovery Boiler to produce steam and recover the inorganic
chemicals to be re-used back in the Fig 3: B-Double Log Truck arriving process. at Visy Tumut 4.7 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26
¾ The bark and screened rejects make up to 40% of the primary fuel for the Power Boiler.
¾ The remaining fuel comprises mainly of sawmill hardwood residues, forest residues and urban wood residues, are transported to the mill in chip form on a daily basis.
¾ To satisfy the total energy demands of the mill, Visy in consultation with Resource NSW, and Department of Environment Conservation, has established a urban wood processing and distribution center in Sydney.
¾ At this location, Visy acquires, sorts and tests supplies of Urban Wood Residues prior to transport to Tumut. This resource is predominantl y wood waste diverted from landfill sites within the Sydney region that has undergone extensive Quality Assurance Testing.
¾ Visy has had a fleet of special purpose B-Double trucks built to transport its finished paper
products to Sydney so that the same trucks can then be used on the return journey to transport the Urban Wood Residues back to Tumut.
¾ The steam generated by both
boilers is directed through a
Fig. 4: Unloading of Urban Wood Residues steam turbine to produce 20 to 25 MW of electricity prior into Boiler Fuel Receival Hopper to being used in the process
for such purposes as drying of
paper and black liquor evaporation.
¾ The NSW Office of
Renewable Energy Regulator
(ORER) endorses the electricity produced as ‘greenpower’ as it is produced from a renewable resource.
Visy Pulp and Paper is
recognized as the largest ‘green’ energy producer in NSW and has been used to light up the Sydney Harbour
Bridge during New Years Eve
celebrations.
¾ The demand for raw fibre is expected to increase to potentially 930,000 tonnes per
annum as the mill boost production to near 300,000 tonnes per annum in the next 12 months.
¾ Further plans to double the size of the existing mill by 2008 to 2009 will see the demand for raw fibre increase to almost 2,000,000 tonnes per annum. This along with
recent expansions of local sawmills at Tumut and Tumbarrumba, will significantly increase the overall demand for softwood resource within the region.
¾ This will firmly entrench the sound economic base provided by the timber industry in the Tumut region for many years to come.
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www.nswaat.org.au ABN Number 81 639 285 642
Mr. Don Hobson President: Manager Forests NSW Tony Butler Hume Region Tumut High School Bogong Place PO Box 291, Tumut 2720 Tumut NSW 2720 Riverina Highlands Building 02 6947 1077 (w) 76 Capper Street, Tumut NSW 2720 02 6947 2497 (f)
02 6947 5228 (h) th [email protected] Dear Don, 7 July 2004
Secretary: As president of the NSW Agriculture Teachers Association, I wish to Allan McMillan inform you of the importance of the Association and it relevance to Wagga Wagga High School agriculture teachers and the local communities across NSW. Coleman Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 The NSW Agriculture Teachers Association Inc. is a professional 02 6925 3611 (w) teaching organisation which consists of 180 members from the NSW 02 6925 5150 (f) Department of Education, Independent & Catholic Education Office [email protected] Schools.
Treasurer: There are approximately 450 agriculture teachers in NSW with Stephen Trickett agriculture being delivered at 300 secondary schools from years 7 to Billabong High School 12. Agriculture is a dynamic subject in the NSW education curriculum, Gordon Street meeting the diverse needs of students from metropolitan and rural Culcairn NSW 2660 02 6029 8377 (w) communities. 02 6029 8833 (f) The Association produces a Journal twice a year, “Bulletin of the Association of Agriculture Teachers” (BAAT), this is a valuable bulletin Technology & containing many useful resources, current research, agriculture Communication: programs and information for teachers. Ian Baird Murrumburrah High School The Association conducts a biennial conference for its members and Smith Street people interested in the teaching of agriculture. The next conference is Harden NSW 2587 to be held at Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga from 25-29th April 02 63862 755 (w) 2006. 02 63863 048 (f) [email protected] “Environmental Sustainability” is the theme of this conference, with special emphasis on informing agriculture teachers from across the BAAT Editors: state how government, industry and agriculture enterprises use the Jan Young latest technologies to strive for continued sustainability of the Murrumburrah High School Smith Street environment in their businesses. Harden NSW 2587 Forests NSW, Planted Forest Division are committed to the 02 6386 2755 (w) environmental sustainability of their industry and are managed on an 02 6386 3048 (f) ecologically sustainable basis. State Forest manage to conserve the [email protected] Ilka Klepper forests, preserving unique flora and fauna species and their habitats, Cootamundra High School and also ensuring the continued supply of timber and other products. Poole Street It is for this reason the NSW Agriculture Teachers Association wish to Cootamundra NSW 2590 invite Forests NSW, Hume Region Planted Forest Division to be our 02 6942 2711 (w) 02 6942 1516 (f) Silver Sponsor for this important conference in 2006. [email protected] Please consider the attached document outlining the significant Judy Lawson benefits of Forests NSW, Planted Forest Division being our “Silver Lockhart Central School I would like to discuss this matter with you at your earliest Halliday Street Lockhart NSW 2656 convenience. 02 6920 5209 (w) 02 6920 5635 (f) Yours Sincerely, [email protected] ------Tony Butler 4.10 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26
“ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY”
AGRICULTURE TEACHERS CONFERENCE
25th – 29th April 2006
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY WAGGA WAGGA
RATIONALE:
The Conference of the NSW Agriculture Teachers Association will be held at Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga, 25th -29th April 2006.
Environmental Theme: Society in general is aware for the need to address the major issues that effect the environment and in particular the solutions that need to be adopted to address these issues. It’s for this reason, that this will be the first NSW Agriculture Teachers Association Conference to have for its theme “Environmental Sustainability”.
Agriculture in the NSW Curriculum: The NSW Junior Agriculture syllabus (year 7 to 10); Senior Agriculture syllabus (year 11 -12) and Primary Industries Vocational Education (year 11 -12) syllabus documents contain various components of environmental education from soil degradation, recycling, water quality, sustainable farming practices to technology used in monitoring the environment. In the 21st century the environment has become an important issue for adults as well as the youth to become educated about and to be aware of and apply practical ways in which to sustain our environment for the future generations.
Current Environmental Practices: Agriculture teachers are required to implement the environmental syllabus components in a way that educationally stimulates the students to realize the importance and the need to sustain the environment. To facilitate the education process agriculture teachers need to be aware of current practices or future research directions that are being employed by agricultural enterprises, industry, governments or science.
Once this knowledge, skills and technologies about current practices have been recognized, teachers can demonstrate or ensure students become aware of these technologies or practices which assist in sustaining the environment. 4.11
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Why Forests NSW, Hume Region Planted Forest Division? One way in which agriculture teachers can become aware and familiar with technological advances in environmental science in this field is to witness them first hand.
Forests NSW, Hume Region Planted Forest Division have been at the forefront of environmental awareness and implementation of environmental policies for many years.
Managing a Forests NSW requires extensive planning and assessment of many activities that are relevant to agriculture educationalists. Forest activities that impact on soil, water and flora and fauna populations, distribution and habitats are carefully monitored. This monitoring process would be of particular interest to agriculturalists.
Professional foresters, ecologists, soil scientists and various experts manage Forests NSW by:
Planning – timber harvesting activities, including harvesting plans, road construction, recreation areas, hazard reduction burns, forest reserves.
Assessing – forest growth, post-logging and post-fire regeneration, logging impacts on the forest environment, flora and fauna populations.
Proposed Visit to Forests NSW, Hume Region Planted Forest Division: Tumut Region
It is for these reasons that the NSW Agriculture Teachers Association wish to include a visit to the Forests NSW Tumut region on the first day of the Agriculture Teachers Conference being Wednesday 26th April 2006.
On this day Agriculture educationalists would see at first hand what “environmental sustainable” strategies are implemented by Forests NSW by a visitation to:
Forest Nursery Pine Planting Pine Harvesting Pine Logging
Included in the visitation would be discussion to the delegates on such issues as:
Pine Planning: Forest Nursery Forest Preparation for Pine Planting Pine Planting Pine Harvesting Plans Pine Logging Road Construction Hazard Reduction burns
Forest Assessment: Forest growth Importance of Forests NSW to the Australian economy Post-logging and post-fire regeneration Logging impacts on the forest environment Flora and fauna populations Pine Logging Impact Post Fire Regeneration Forest Environment 4.12 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26
-3- Discussion of Forest assessments conducted as part of the Regional Forest Agreement would enlighten the entire agricultural delegate’s knowledge about the relevant processes that are involved in identifying and protecting natural, cultural and indigenous values that have formalised the conservation reserves in the Forests NSW and national park estate. Highlighting the forestry activities carried out in a State forest are governed by laws, standards and conditions agreed by State and Federal governments and authorisation for these activities is granted via the Plantation & Rare Forestation Act & the EPA. These activities are regulated by agencies such as the Department of Environment and Conservation, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources and NSW Fisheries would be invaluable to delegates in their understanding of such responsibilities that Forests NSW has in managing its Planted Forest Division in the Tumut region.
Agriculture teachers would benefit greatly from Forests NSW, Hume Region Planted Forest Division presence at the 2006 conference to educate people state wide on the excellent environmental achievements and benefits that Forests NSW contributes to the community, the sustainability of the environment, and economy and student education particularly in the Tumut region. Forests NSW recognise its responsibilities in the local community, particularly in schools. Forests NSW Tumut assists in the delivery of a Vocational Education course by conducting a Forest Orientation tour each year for Forest Industry students from Tumut High School and assisting in workplacement either at the Forest nursery or by providing supervisors for students in the forest plantation operations.
The opportunity is available for Forests NSW, Hume Region Planted Forest Division to become a partner with the NSW Agricultures Association throughout 2006 by informing agriculture teachers of the many “environmental best practices” that Forests NSW include in their management plans from the Plant Nursery through to the Logging and Harvesting of Pine. The NSW Agriculture Teachers Association produces two professional educational bulletins for its members each year. By being a ‘Silver Sponsor’ the two issues produced in 2006 would contain reference to Forests NSW “environmental best practices”.
An opportunity exists for Forests NSW to: - Present to delegates while on transit by bus to Tumut from Wagga a promotional video on Forests NSW functions & activities in the forest including information on Plantation & Rare Forestation Act. - Allow educationalists to have links to Forests NSW website through the NSW Agriculture Teachers Association website. Therefore accessing important educational material including: • Education Forest Facts • Forest Trips for Teachers: Forest Management • Environmental Services: Biodiversity • Ecological Sustainable Forest Management • Assignment Buddies The benefits of Forests NSW, Hume Region Planted Forest Division as a “Silver Sponsor” indicate to the community and NSW Agriculture teachers that Forests NSW has a significant amount to offer industry and agriculture.
The Forest Industry is unique to this part of the Tumut region and a visit to Forests NSW plantations and nursery would generate much interest in the conference. This would be a ‘first time’ for many delegates from throughout NSW to visit a pine plantation and witness its operations at first hand. This experience would be invaluable as it would educate and inform people in Forests NSW operations on site. This experience would identify Forests NSW as a leading contributor of knowledge in the area of environmental education so that educationalists can disseminate this valuable information to our future generation of scholars. 4.13 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26
“ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY”
AGRICULTURE TEACHERS CONFERENCE
25th – 29th April 2006
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY WAGGA WAGGA
i. “Silver Sponsor” For the NSW Agriculture Teachers Association from September 2004 to December 2006 ii. “Silver Sponsor News” - One half page allocation of: ^ Silver Sponsor News &/ or Sponsors Advertisement in the NSW Agriculture Teachers Association Bulletin [BAAT}
- Three bulletins to be published in 2005 - 06 ^ June 2005 ^ December 2005 ^ June 2006 iii. “NSW Agriculture Teachers Website” “Silver Webpage” - Throughout 2006: “Silver Sponsorship” - Two page allocation of news &/or advertisement - Links to Forest NSW website iv. “Sponsor Logo” - Displayed throughout the two editions of BAAT in 2006 - Identified as “Silver Sponsor” throughout each edition. v. “Complementary Tickets” - Receive two complementary tickets to the evening dinner with delegates at the Gilmore Hall on Wednesday 26th April 2006 vi. “Conference Display” - Silver Sponsor static displays throughout conference at Charles Sturt University from: - Thursday 27th; Friday 28th & Saturday 29th April 2006. 4.14
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Introduction:
Forests NSW
• Forest NSW manages almost 90 000 hectares of pine and 70 000 hectares of native forest in its Hume Region around Tumut, Tumbarumba and Batlow.
• A further 31 000 hectares of pine is privately owned. • The region’s pines combined with those in north east Victoria form 178,000 hectares of plantation - the richest ‘timber basket’ in the nation.
• A profile prepared by Consultants URS shows that in 2002/03 the timber industry in the south west slopes generated $1.166 billion for the regional economy and provided jobs for more than 3500 people. • With expansions already announced in the processing sector this will grow to more
than $2 billion with an additional 400 jobs created within five years.
A Unique Industry:
The industry is unique because of the high number of value adding processing plants within the region including the paper mills of Visy and Norske Skog and the sawmills of Weyerhaeuser and Hyne and Son.
• A recent $130 million upgrade to Norske Skog’s paper mill at Albury’s will increase production by more than 20 per cent.
• Visy plans to spend $360 million to speed up production at
its Tumut mill and install a second paper machine in 2008/9.
• Hyne and Son have invested more than $100 million in a substantial increase in capacity at its Tumbarumba mill.
• Weyerhaeuser at Tumut have invested $25 million during the past four years and plans to invest another $10 million to Forest Nursery increase capacity during the next two to three years. 4.15 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26
Harvesting Machine Value Added Products:
• The high level of processing ensures that the south west slopes captures a large proportion of the potential economic benefits that are derived from the region’s extensive softwood plantations.
• This region is quite different to other areas of Australia where plantation development has been based on plantation hardwoods which are typically a commodity, exported in chip form, with very little of the value adding occurring in the plantation area.”
Economic Value:
• The URS study shows that every 70
hectares of plantation in the south west region supports one job.
• It might surprise people to know that this
figure is substantially higher than for many
agricultural industries including wheat
cropping and sheep and cattle grazing. Haulage: 25,000 loaded trucks leave
the forest each year. 9000km of roads • As processors expand excellent are managed by Forests NSW.
opportunities for further plantation
development with a guaranteed market will Recreation: develop. • The forests in the Hume Region are also • The study said the future of processing ideal for recreation. The forests have an industries in the region beyond the extensive network of fire trails and roads expansion plans outlined would depend of that are very popular for four-wheel driving, the availability of a secure resource. motorcycling and horse riding.
• The major influences on the viability of • The trails are also very popular with ongoing new plantation will be the mountain bike riders and close to Tumut is a willingness of investors to commit to long- forest trail designed for both bike riders and term softwood plantations, where the bulk walkers. of the returns are not realised for 25 to 30 years, the price of land and the local • The famous Hume and Hovell track that communities attitude towards plantation stretches between Albury and Yass and forestry. takes in areas of State forest is also popular with bush walkers.
• Areas of State Forest are also set aside as Flora Reserves where conservation of flora and fauna is the primary management objective and timber harvesting is not permitted. There are nine Flora Reserves across the region including the unique
Horse riding is a popular Micalong Swamp Flora Reserve located
recreational activity on north-east of Tumut in Buccleuch State Forests NSW land. Forest.
• Forests NSW Hume Region is able to combine sustainable working forests, which are the lifeblood of local communities, with excellent recreational opportunities, constituting a win on all fronts - economic, environmental and social. 4.16 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26
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2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26 Why John Deere?
^ John Deere is a very successful and an important rural based company that is committed to the sale and delivery of many products that people in rural businesses including schools require regularly. These products include: o Tractors o Lawnmowers o Sprayers o Tillage ^ Many agriculture teachers are landholders and require not only the products listed above but also avail themselves to other agricultural products and professional services that John Deere provide such as: • John Deere is the successful supplier of o Ag Management Solutions tractors to NSW schools teaching Agriculture o Finance Solutions for the last two years. o Parts & Services • John Deere provides a choice of three tractor o Products and Services such as: models to schools being 4110/ 4210 / 4510 all of which were designed to provide schools • Hay & Forage with a safer item of equipment to provide • Warranty teaching and learning activities. • Seeding Equipment • Last year John Deere provided some 100 • Combine Harvesters tractors to schools. These machines came • Planting with attachments including a tiller and slasher.
^ People involved in farming and agricultural education are aware of the responsibility they have for implementing farming practices that maintain their properties in an environmentally sustainable manner. John Deere provides this professional advice through their many avenues of products and services offered to the rural managers and the general public. ^ Agriculture teachers would benefit greatly from John Deere presence at the 2006 conference to inform people state wide on the excellent achievements in product development that John Deere have supported in many areas of their rural businesses. ^ An example of the commitment that John Deere has in Agriculture education is the regular publication of The Furrow which is an Australian and New Zealand farming magazine. Through the years The Furrow has covered many articles on new technology and the latest equipment within the agricultural industry, providing an up to date insight for agriculture teachers and students.
John Deere and Education Commitment?
^ John Deere recognise its responsibilities and commitments to communities, particularly in schools. This has been demonstrated by the introduction into schools of ‘safety training tractors’. ^ The NSW Agriculture Teachers Association produces two professional educational bulletins for its members each year. By being a ‘Silver Sponsor’ the two issues produced in 2005-06 would contain reference to products and services that John Deere provides to the rural community and the general public. ^ This sponsorship would provide educationalists with links to John Deere website through the NSW Agriculture Teachers Association website. Agriculture educationalists could access many important agricultural issues provided by John Deere including: • Products & Services • Dealer Locations • Merchandise ^ The opportunity is available for John Deere to become a partner with the NSW Agricultures Association throughout 2005-06 by informing agriculture teachers of the many products and services that is provided by this rural business; which is a common place in many rural communities. 4.18 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26
John Deere
in
Australia
Introducing John Deere: ¾ John Deere has grown and prospered through a long-standing partnership with the world's most productive farmers and lawn care professionals along with homeowners who find a special reward in caring for their lawns and gardens.
¾ Today, John Deere is a global company with several equipment operations and complementary service businesses. These businesses are closely interrelated, providing the company with significant growth opportunities and other benefits enabling us to serve our customers better.
¾ John Deere is committed to providing genuine value to our customers, dealers and communities. In support of that commitment, John Deere aspires to: • grow and pursue leadership positions in each of our business areas • extend our pre-eminent leadership position in the agricultural and lawn care industries • create new opportunities to leverage the John Deere brand globally
¾ By pursuing the broader corporate goals of customer support and continuous improvement, each of the company's business units is expected to: • achieve world-class performance by attaining a strong competitive position in target markets • exceed customer expectations for quality and value
¾ By growing and continuously improving, each of the John Deere’s business areas will benefit from and contribute to John Deere's unique intangible assets: • our strong and distinguished brand • our heritage of integrity and teamwork • the special relationships that have long existed between the company, customers, dealers and other business partners around the world
¾ Deere’s extensive product range can be view on John Deere’s web site at deere.com.au and includes a large number of specialists commercial mowing equipment designed to meet the demanding and harsh environments they operate in. These include:
Commercial ride-on mowers • LT150 15 horsepower, hydrostatic, 38 inch mower deck • LT160 16 horsepower, hydrostatic, 42 inch mower deck • LT180 17 horsepower, hydrostatic, 42 inch, 48 inch mower decks • LX280 18 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 42 inch, 48 inch, 54 inch mower decks • LX280 All Wheel Steer 18 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 42 inch, 48 inch, 54 inch mower decks • LX289 17 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 42 inch, 48 inch, 54 inch mower decks 4.19 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26 • GT245 20 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 54 inch mower deck • GX345 20 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 48 inch, 54 inch mower decks
• X475 23 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 48 inch, 54 inch, 62 inch mower decks • X485 25 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 48 inch, 54 inch, 62 inch mower decks • X495 24 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 48 inch, 54 inch, 62 inch mower decks • X575 mechanical front wheel drive 23 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 48 inch, 54 inch, 62 inch mower decks • X585 mechanical front wheel drive 25 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 48 inch, 54 inch, 62 inch mower decks • X595 mechanical front wheel drive 24 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission, 48 inch, 54 inch, 62 inch mower decks
Commercial front mount mowers
• 1435 Series II Front Mower 24 horsepower, 60 inch and 72 inch mower decks • 1445 Series II Front Mower 31 horsepower, 60 inch and 72 inch mower decks • 1565 Commercial Front Mower 36 horsepower, 72 inch mower deck • 1600 Turbo Wide Area Mower 64 horsepower, 62 inch., 94 inch., 128 inch cutting widths
Small compact utility tractor models available:
• 2210 23 horsepower, mechanical front wheel drive, ROPS, operator presence system • 790 27 horsepower, ROPS, operator presence system
Compact utility tractor models available:
Small Chassis (13.8 - 19.6kW) Mid Chassis (21 - 26kW) Large Chassis (29 - 36kW) 3120 3320 4320 4110 3520 4520 4115 3720 4720
Department of Education and Training Contract ¾ John Deere has secured the very prestigious and exclusive Department of Education and Training contract for New South Wales. ¾ This contract was secured in 2004 and runs to the end of 2007 and covers three models of compact utility tractors: (4110, 4210 and 4510) and are designed specifically for training students on the operation of these tractors. ¾ Specific safety features included in the product • Remote engine cut-off system specification are: • Rear mounted engine cut-off system • Right-hand entry restriction bar • Reversing alarm • Lock-out of medium and high speed • Canopy gears • Rear vision mirrors • Slip prevention for entry step 4.20 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26
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2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26 Why Team Poly?
The Team Poly Company has demonstrated that is a leader in the environmental management of its products through absorbing all emissions of carbon dioxide in the manufacturing process of its Agriculture products. This is achieved by: • Reducing energy wastage at any stage of the manufacturing process. • Supporting Landcare projects by planting in excess of 75000 trees. • Industry allocating carbon credits to Team Poly.
Within four years a total of 200,000 trees will be planted to absorb all Team Poly’s carbon dioxide emissions. These are fine examples of how the company is managing the environment. Symbol: Water Tank.
The symbol for Team Poly is the water tank. The Agriculture Teachers Association has adopted a windmill for its symbol for the next two years leading up to the conference in 2006. However in the Associations bulletin, which is published twice a year, there is reference to a water tank on the front of eleven sections denoting what ‘agriculture contents’ follow.
It is the Association wish to symbolise this water tank as ‘Team Poly’. As a ‘Silver’ sponsor; this means that the Team Poly tank will be visible to professional readers’ state wide over the next two years encompassing four bulletins. Some readers of the bulletins are landholders and speaking from experience our local fire brigade purchased two 5000gallon Team Poly tanks just over 2 years ago for our new fire shed at Gilmore.
Below is a representation of how the Team Poly tank would look on each contents page of the bulletin.
2006 Conference
25h – 29th April 2006
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga
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Special Feature
^ TAFE NSW - Riverina Institute Graeme Anderson Head Teacher Agriculture Primary Industries Centre
A large percentage of ^ Ag Connections garden plants most Kerrie Sutherland likely die from over- Education Manager Education Centre watering than from the lack of water. ^ Charles Sturt University
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Team Poly, a member of the Hills Industries Group, based in Lonsdale in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, is one of the largest rotational molding companies in the southern hemisphere and is an industry leader in the manufacture of polyethylene water storage tanks and other specialty products.
Established in 1991 and trading as Tank Engineering and Manufacturing, Team Poly led the industry by introducing alternative water storage solutions to the then traditional galvanised iron, which over time would rust, and fiberglass, which over time would become brittle.
Through growth and diversification Team Poly now offers a vast range of quality products which meet relevant Australian Standards. Those products include but are not limited to:
¾ Rural and Industrial – Water storage tanks and aquaculture products ¾ Automotive – The Award winning Smartbar vehicle frontal protection system ¾ Marine – Leisure deck pontoon systems ¾ Materials Handling – Chemical storage ¾ Hygiene – Septic and Holding Tank solutions
Team Poly products are manufactured from UV stabilized, food grade polyethylene which
conforms with Australian Standard AS 4020.
Team Poly corrugated tanks provide traditional style with greater strength and durability to
withstand the harsh Australian climate.
It should also be noted that Team Poly offers up to 25 years pro rata warranty on its tanks.
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Team Poly employs over 150 staff and provides an agency network in excess of 1,400 Australia wide. The company is committed to its agents and customers and strives to ensure customer satisfaction by providing quality products and services.
Team Poly achieved ISO-9001 certification in 1999 and is committed to the ongoing improvement of the product range through refinement and addressing industry feedback.
Team Poly is committed to Research and Development and is proud to boast its own professional in-house design, fabrication and pattern making capabilities; this ensures products are built to market needs while maximizing manufacturing productivity.
Team Poly offers effective Australia Wide distribution utilizing the company’s fleet of 40 purpose built trucks and seven distribution hubs set out in different locations around Australia.
¾ On 4 April 2005, Hills Industries acquired a majority shareholding in Team Poly. The
Chairman of Hills Industries, Mr Bob Hill-Ling said that the acquisition of Team Poly was the first step in a larger initiative by Hills to develop a major business unit focussing on environmental solutions including water conservation.
¾ The water storage solutions market has exhibited strong growth in recent years as a result of drought affecting many areas and a change in community attitude towards water conservation generally.
¾ In addition, State Governments are progressively introducing minimum energy and water conservation standards in relation to new homes, which will provide further growth opportunities.
¾ For more information on Team Poly and Hills Industries, please visit their websites at www.teampoly.com.au and www.hills.com.au
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FOURTEENTH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
Monday 9th January – Friday 13th January 2006
Sunday 8th January to 13th January, 2006 3 — 6 pm Registrations at Bruce Hall 7 pm Early bird Dinner
Conference Timetable Monday 9th January 8 - 9.00 am Registration at Bruce Hall 9.15 am Introduction in Discovery Lecture Theatre 9.30 am Sponsors and Displays 10.00 am Key Note Speaker & Questions: Dr Geoff Garrett 11.00 am Conversations 12.30 noon 12.00 pm Lunch — USSR Collective Agriculture 1.30 - 4.30 pm Workshop 1 7.00 pm Dinner served
Tuesday 10th January 7.30 - 8.00 am Breakfast served 9.00 am Workshop 2 including Morning Tea
12.30 - 1.30 pm Lunch 1.30 pm 4.30 pm Workshop 3 including Afternoon Tea 7.30 pm Dinner served
Wednesday 11th January 7.30 - 8.00 am Breakfast served 9 am - 12.30 pm Workshop 4 including Morning Tea 12.30 - 1.30 pm Lunch 1.30 - 4.00 pm Optional Session - guided tour through Botanical Gardens (Workshop 5) 5.30 - 7.30 pm Depart for Reception at Governor Generals Residence Dinner at own discretion
Thursday 12th January Rowland & Wayne in planning mode…. 7.30 - 8.00 am Breakfast is served 9 am - 12.30 pm Workshop 6 including Morning Tea 12.30 - 1.30 pm Lunch 1.30 - 4.30 pm Workshop 7 including Afternoon Tea 7.30 - 11.00 pm Conference Dinner
Friday 13th January 7.30 - 8.00 am Breakfast is served 8 - 9.00 am Meeting of National Executive 9 - 10.00 am AGM of NAAE and Morning Tea in Discovery Lecture Theatre 10.00 am - 12.30 pm Workshop 8 12.30 - 1.30 pm Lunch and Depart
Roland Clark: Canberra Grammar School Monaro Cresent ACT 2603 Ph. 02 62 609833 4.25 2005 Winter Bulletin No. 26
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YOU are invited to the: World Congress on Allelopathy 4th at Charles Sturt Unioversity Wagga Wagga August 2005. Further Information from: http://www.csu.edu.au/special/allelopathycongress/
This Congress will explore: Many aspects of chemical interactions between plants and includes cutting edge research with great potential benefits for agriculture and horticulture.
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