Field Day - Dams with benefits - enhancing dams for stock and biodiversity - Mintaro

Register for a free field day where you’ll walk away with practical ideas to turn your dam into a stronger asset for your farm.

Join us for a practical, research-led field day focused on how better farm dams can deliver real gains on your property.

Drawing from latest findings from the Sustainable Farms initiative (Australian National University) this session will explore how simple dam improvements can lift water quality, boost productivity, enhance on-farm biodiversity, and contribute to lower emissions – turning dams into valuable assets.

We’ll also share insights from the Ripple Effect project (Adelaide University) which focuses on improving livestock health and performance through better water management. This research explores how water quality directly affects intake, weight gain, and overall productivity.

On the day, you will:

• See real life examples of dam improvements.
• Explore biodiversity gains from enhanced dams
• Hear the latest scientific research on water quality and livestock productivity
• Understand how water quality impacts animal health and performance.
• Learn how better dam management builds natural capital on your farm.

Mintaro 
Location to be advised on registration
Wednesday 17 June 2026, 9:00AM - 12:00PM

For more information or to register:

Libby Duncan
Email: libby.duncan@sa.gov.au
Mob: 0456 755 346

Click here to register online
 

📸 Photography and videography will take place at this event; by attending, you consent to being included in images and recordings. If you do not consent, please inform our team on the day so we can make a note, and kindly avoid participating in any photographs or videos.

This project is funded by the Landscape Priorities Fund and the South Australian Drought Hub through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.