Farming Fundamentals Armidale - NLIS Database

Hands-on workshops building practical skills in disease identification, control and core farm management to help landholders strengthen animal health practices.

Event details:

Northern Tablelands Local Land Services is delivering a new Farming Fundamentals Workshop series, designed to build practical knowledge and confidence in core farm management.

The first workshop, held in Armidale on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, will focus on NLIS requirements, including livestock identification rules and providing practical information on the NLIS database. 

These workshops are ideal for landholders, livestock producers and those new to farming who want to strengthen their understanding of animal health, biosecurity and livestock management.

Participants will gain practical knowledge on:

• key functions and purpose of the NLIS database 

• NLIS Rules and livestock identification requirements

• endemic diseases common on the Northern Tablelands

• emergency and notifiable animal diseases

• toxicities, residues and livestock nutrition

• developing practical farm biosecurity plans.

These workshops provide practical, regionally relevant information to help landholders improve livestock management, meet regulatory requirements and strengthen farm biosecurity.

Additional details:

• Dinner will be provided during the workshop.

• Please register by Monday, 11 May 2026.

Contact:

• Camilla Stokes, Armidale Senior Biosecurity Officer, 0429 924 560, camilla.stokes@lls.nsw.gov.au

• Victoria Churchill, Armidale District Veterinarian, 0427 686 531, victoria.churchill@lls.nsw.gov.au

• Josh Robb, Armidale Biosecurity Officer, 0488 039 949, josh.robb@lls.nsw.gov.au

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