Food & Fibre Gippsland recently attended the East Gippsland Field Days, held on 10–11 April 2026 at the Bairnsdale Aerodrome, as a proud partner in one of the region’s most important agricultural events.

The Field Days continue to play a vital role in bringing together the East Gippsland farming community, along with industry groups, service providers and regional organisations — creating space for connection, learning and conversation at a grassroots level.

‍Gippsland is known across Australia for its rich agricultural landscape, world‑class dairy, premium beverages, and growing health‑and‑wellness manufacturing sector. As producers in the region continue expanding into value‑added products, consumer-ready goods, and export markets, the need for high‑quality flavour solutions, ingredients, and technical expertise has never been more important. ‍Michaelona Flavours, a Melbourne-based flavour, fragrance, and ingredient specialist, has become a quiet achiever in this space—supporting brands nationwide, including regional innovators, to develop products that stand out in competitive markets.‍

Climate volatility is becoming part of everyday farming life across Gippsland. More frequent droughts, intense rainfall events and ongoing pressure on water security are challenging producers to rethink how they manage one of their most critical assets—water.

Against this backdrop, farmers, Landcare groups and industry representatives came together on 19 March 2026 for South Gippsland Landcare Network’s Greening Dams field day, a hands‑on event exploring practical ways to improve farm water quality, biodiversity and long‑term resilience.

On 12 March 2026, the Gippsland Circular Economy Hub marked a significant milestone—hosting its first fully in-person meeting at the iconic Tinamba Hotel. Delivered by Food & Fibre Gippsland (F&FG) in partnership with Sustainability Victoria (SV), the event brought together passionate changemakers from across the region to connect, share ideas, and shape the future of circular economy action in Gippsland.