Free inclusive drone mustering workshop in Kempsey
Published on 02 September 2024
Primary producers, agricultural high school students and farmers with mobility impairments are invited to participate in a free drone mustering workshop in Kempsey.
From monitoring livestock to scouting for wild pests and checking water sources, drones are the new farmhand you never knew you needed.
This workshop will introduce aerial stockmanship, a new and cost-effective approach to mustering and monitoring livestock. Using drones offers innovative and safe solutions, especially during challenging situations like floods and fires. It also creates opportunities for people with disabilities or mobility impairments to stay actively involved in managing their agricultural enterprises.
The event will take place on Friday 11 October 8:30am - 2pm at Kempsey Showground.
What you’ll learn
- An introduction to aerial stockmanship and CASA regulations
- Safer and cost-effective methods to muster and move livestock, particularly during disaster event
- How to identify and monitor wild dogs, pigs and weeds
- Remote checking of water and feed sources
- Opportunities for producers / employees with mobility impairments to participate in monitoring and mustering
This workshop, typically priced at over $300, is presented by the Ability Agricultural Foundation and led by Queensland drone mustering expert, Luke Chaplain, the founder of SkyKelpie. An optional donation for entry & fundraising lunch will go towards the Ability Agriculture Foundation, a charity supporting individuals and families with disability in agriculture.
Learn more and register: ksc.pub/drone