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News, research, and stories from Holbrook Landcare Network.

HTHLN Team·Jun 10, 2025

New Drought Preparedness Workshops Scheduled for Winter 2025

HLN is partnering with the Future Drought Fund to deliver free farm planning workshops across the Upper Murray region this winter. Sessions cover feed budgeting, cash flow planning, and drought contingency strategies.

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JMJane Morrison·May 28, 2025

Pasture Tech Hub Launches New Online Tool for Members

Members can now access our Pasture Tech Hub online dashboard, featuring species guides, seeding calculators, and regional trial results from across the Upper Murray.

Resources2 min read

MTMark Thompson·May 14, 2025

Soil Health Report: Findings from the 2024 Regional Survey

Over 80 farms participated in last year's soil health survey. Key findings show improved pH levels and rising organic carbon across the network — a sign that member programs are working.

Research5 min read

JMJane Morrison·Apr 28, 2025

HLN Welcomes Record Membership Numbers in 2025

2025 has been our strongest membership year ever, with over 420 member families now part of the Holbrook Landcare Network. We reflect on what's driving the growth.

Organisation2 min read

SNSarah Nguyen·Apr 10, 2025

Grant Success: $280,000 Secured for Native Revegetation Works

HLN has secured $280,000 from the NSW Environmental Trust to expand our revegetation program with 10,000 new native plantings across member properties in 2025–26.

Funding3 min read

HTHLN Team·Mar 24, 2025

Meet Our Newest Team Member: David Clarke, GIS Officer

We're thrilled to welcome David Clarke to the HLN team as our new GIS and Mapping Officer, bringing 10 years of spatial analysis experience from both government and private sectors.

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MTMark Thompson·Mar 5, 2025

Understanding Soil Moisture Data: A Practical Guide for Farmers

Our soil moisture probe network now covers 34 sites across the region. Here's how to read the data, what it means for your pastures, and how to use it to make smarter grazing decisions.

Research6 min read

DCDavid Clarke·Feb 18, 2025

Weather Station Network Expands to 12 New Sites Across the Region

Thanks to a partnership with the Bureau of Meteorology and local councils, HLN's weather station network now covers the entire Upper Murray — giving farmers hyper-local data they can act on.

Resources3 min read

JMJane Morrison·Jan 30, 2025

Five Years of the HLN Podcast: Our 10 Most Listened Episodes

The HLN Podcast turns five this month. To celebrate, we've compiled the 10 episodes that resonated most with our listeners — from drought recovery to soil carbon and farm business planning.

Organisation4 min read

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