Clifton Creek local, Ron Cornall, is by his own admission, excited to be watching grass grow. The kikuyu oversowing demonstration opposite Clifton Creek Hall is providing that opportunity as the Foothills TopSoils Group seeks to find options for kikuyu-dominant pastures to ensure year-round groundcover and stock fodder. A field day next Thursday, July 7, will showcase the demonstration, attended...

The bane of East Gippsland, African lovegrass (ALG), was discussed in detail last week, how to identify it, control it and get on top of its spread. Agricultural advisor, Dr Neil Moss, said people first had to know the weed, go looking for it and work with a trusted advisor to get it under control. “There is a whole strategy that goes beyond the chemical,” he said. “It’s not a ‘set and...