Meridian Agriculture

26/08/2026

Meridian Ag hosted a workshop last week focusing on surface water on farm: assessing, managing, and conserving water in what has been, so far another low runoff year.
Held at Casterton, the over 30 attendees heard presentations from Agriculture Victoria, Southern Rural Water, Glenelg Hopkins CMA and Meridian Ag where topics ranged from how much water do you need to get through the coming summer versus what’s on hand, Options on getting more water to run, to environmental/stock flows on the Glenelg River and run-off management and the process of pumping water legally along with how best to site a dam and its construction.

As water continues to be an issue, not just in the south-west but across the state, contact Meridian Ag to discuss water management strategies to help ensure you have water for your livestock this summer.

06/08/2026

Is your farm water system up to the job?
Water is critical to livestock production — but do you know how much water you have on hand, and how long it will last?

Join Meridian Agriculture for a practical Farm & Livestock Water Workshop exploring ways to assess your current water position and plan for greater water security on-farm.

The workshop will look at:
- Knowing what you have – measuring current water availability, total storage capacity and livestock water requirements
- Making the most of rainfall – water harvesting and conservation on-farm
- Exploring water sources – pumping and accessing rivers and creeks, as well as the potential for underground water options
- Planning for livestock needs – ensuring water supply and infrastructure can keep pace with current and future stock requirements
- Increasing water availability – options for expanding on-farm storage and watering systems over the longer term

Whether you’re looking to make better use of your existing water, increase storage, explore additional water sources or plan ahead for your livestock needs, this workshop will provide practical information to help you make informed decisions for your farm.

📅 Wednesday 19 August 2026
⏰ 12:00pm – 4:30pm (lunch and afternoon tea provided)
📍 Finlay Emporium Event Workshop (21 Henty St, Casterton, Vic)

Find out more and register: https://meridian-ag.com.au/western-district-events/

Meridian Agriculture offers expert consulting in farm management, agronomy, livestock production, and environmental planning to boost productivity and sustainability.

23/07/2026

Recruitment Consultant Rosalie will be at the Ballarat Jobs and Training Fair tomorrow talking all things ag jobs. If you're heading along, drop in at the site and say g'day.

For employers, in an employment market where suitable candidates are hard to find, know that Meridian Recruitment spends the time to build a pool of candidates so we can assist to fill a vacancy quickly.

We will be at the Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo tomorrow 10am - 5pm, STAND 41.

Come down and say g’day and chat about your career in agriculture.

PS - We have a fun competition one day only, enter to win some farm merch and a professional career consultation 🚜🚜

09/07/2026

Stay ahead with our latest HR Newsletter
Get the must-know Fair Work updates, insights into agricultural hiring trends, and practical advice to help you plan, manage, and grow your team.

📩 Read the latest edition here: https://canva.link/iw0g46bcdetuqqv

23/06/2026

Meridian Ag's Andrew Speirs presented on pasture persistence at the Bestwool/Bestlamb, Better Beef Conference at Ballarat today. Were you there? What were your main takeaways?



Agriculture Victoria

16/06/2026

Meridian Ag will be at the Bestwool/Bestlamb and Better Beef Conference next week in Ballarat.

We will be presenting the results to date from the statewide Trace Element Project. Find us on the MLA stand.

For more information or to register for the conference visit - https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/networks/betterbeef-network/bestwool-bestlamb-betterbeef-conference

01/06/2026

Business EDGE is coming to Ballarat - register now to secure your spot. For more information, visit https://meridian-ag.com.au/businessedge/

20/05/2026

Happy World Bee Day!

19/05/2026

Your farm succession plan just got harder: here are some post-budget next steps - Dr Mike Stephens

Higher land values and new tax, trust rules may delay farm transfers.

13/05/2026

REGISTRATIONS CLOSING SOON: Registrations for the Ararat Business EDGE workshop on 27-28 May will close this week so be sure to secure your spot now.

More information and registration at https://meridian-ag.com.au/businessedge/