BASF Australia are proud to partner with the township of Nhill to establish a Community Paddock for the Nhill & District Sporting Club in North-West Victoria.
A 32-hectare barley paddock has been generously designated for this initiative. Throughout the 2023 growing season, BASF will supply its range of crop protection products suitable for use on the Community Paddock. Following harvest of the crop, the profits made will be donated to the Nhill & District Sporting Club.
About the Nhill & District Sporting Club:
Operating from Davis Park in a partnership with Hindmarsh Shire Council, the Nhill & District Sporting club comprises of four sports; cricket, football, hockey and netball.
The Nhill & District Sporting Club is the largest sporting club in the area with a membership base of approximately 500 individuals, including adults and juniors. Nhill is well known in the Wimmera for its travelling supporter base and has positive relationships with opposing clubs.
The club provides a safe, family friendly environment where players, both junior and senior are encouraged to participate in activities both on and off the field.
About the paddock:
Sowing date: 18 May 2023
Products applied:
- Systiva® Seed Treatment Fungicide
- Voraxor® Herbicide
- Frequency® Herbicide
- Intervix® Herbicide
- Sharpen® Herbicide
- Opus® Fungicide
- Opera® Fungicide
The Nhill Community Paddock being sown
Nhill Community Paddock
Aerial shot of the neighbouring Innovation Site at Nhill Community Paddock
Nhill & District Sporting Club
