Upcoming Events 2019
August 2019
Wollongbar DPI 125th Anniversary Open Day Saturday, 24th August 2019 10am to 3pm Official Opening at 11am 1243 Bruxner Highway Wollongbar (Visit SoilCare in booth 14) Download the file link below for the program 
September 2019
Monitoring Soil in a Biological Farming System... What is your soil test telling you? Monday, 2nd Sept, SCU, Lismore, NSW Details on the right Small Farms Big Changes Weed Workshop at the Tweed Thursday 19 September 2019 Details or email Eli Szandala Sponsored by Tweed Council and Tweed Landcare Inc |
SoilCare and Environmental Analysis Lab (EAL) workshop...
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Monday, 2nd September 2019
Southern Cross University Lismore, NSW (Room number provided upon booking) Cost $30.00 per ticket (includes GST) with tea/coffee and lunch |
Workshop Schedule:
9.30 AM ......Registration/cuppa 10.00 AM ....Soil Test Interpretation 11.00 AM ....Coffee / Tea break 11.30 PM ....Acting on soil test results 12.30 PM.....Lunch 1.30 PM to 3.00 PM Lab tour and Q & A |
Presenters:
Graham Lancaster - Managing Director - Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Lismore NSW
For more info about EAL visit the website.
Alan Coates - Educator, Consultant and IPM Specialist - Coates Horticulture, NSW & QLD
Bookings
Spaces limited ~ Bookings essential ~ Bookings close 27th August 2019
To book for the event with a credit card, direct debit or PayPal - click here to book .
If you prefer to make a bank direct deposit e-mail SoilCare for instructions.
Graham Lancaster - Managing Director - Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Lismore NSW
For more info about EAL visit the website.
Alan Coates - Educator, Consultant and IPM Specialist - Coates Horticulture, NSW & QLD
Bookings
Spaces limited ~ Bookings essential ~ Bookings close 27th August 2019
To book for the event with a credit card, direct debit or PayPal - click here to book .
If you prefer to make a bank direct deposit e-mail SoilCare for instructions.
2018 Australian Biological Farming Conference Videos
See below a sample of the first videos out of the editing room - for more 2018 videos go to the conference website.
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The Battle for Biology
Rob Hinrichsen, Vegetable Farmer, Kalfresh Kalfresh farming operations are managed by Robert Hinrichsen. Rob could see soil structure and biology declining under the standard intensive vegetable production practices. Rob is working on the challenges of soil compaction, surface sealing and the soilborne disease pythium. At the Kalbar, QLD farm, demonstrations are being conducted on the potential benefits of variable rates of compost, cover cropping and a beneficial bacteria. |
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'The Great Mineral Debate"
Michael Phillips Lost Nation Orchard, New Hampshire, USA Michael Phillips is a farmer, writer, carpenter, orchard consultant, and popular speaker. He is the author of The Apple Grower and The Holistic Orchard which recently received Book of the Year honours from the American Horticultural Society. Michael's latest book is Mycorrhizal Planet: How Fungi and Plants Work Together to Create Dynamic Soils. |
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Healthy Soil, Who Cares?
Jeff Moyer Rodale Institute, Pennsylvania, USA Jeff Moyer is a world renowned authority in biological and organic agriculture. His expertise includes organic crop production systems. Jeff brings a farmer's perspective and approach to issues in organic (and biological) agriculture, spending the last four decades helping countless farmers make the transition from conventional farming to organic and biological methods. |
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Transitioning Your Farm to Biological/Organic Practices
Jeff Moyer, Rodale Institute Jeff Moyer is a world renowned authority in biological and organic agriculture. His expertise includes organic crop production systems. Jeff brings a farmer's perspective and approach to issues in organic (and biological) agriculture, spending the last four decades helping countless farmers make the transition from conventional farming to organic and biological methods. |
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Enhancing Vineyard Biodiversity
Dan Falkenberg, Eden Hall Wines, Barossa Valley, SA Dan has managed the Eden Hall vineyard and viticultural program since 2011. He has implemented extensive viticultural practises including bio-diversity programs, mulching, mid-row native grass improvements and more precise water management. Dan is a key figure in the Eden Hall team. He brings experience, vision and passion so that you can enjoy great wines from the beautiful Eden Valley. |
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