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Pasture Dieback Trial Site Visit - Gaeta, QLD
Join us for a trial site visit to view and discuss the results of our pasture dieback trials at Gaeta.
Pasture dieback is causing major feed losses in Australia. Because of this there is an urgent need to develop strategies to provide feed for stock while a solution for the disease is being developed. While longer term solutions are ultimately needed, short term management strategies that can reduce the impact of the disease need to be developed and communicated.
You are invited to visit a trial site, to view and discuss the results of pasture dieback trials.
Topics will include:
Management of pasture dieback - best bets
Walkthrough of trials - results 4 years after establishment
Peoples experience with dieback
Role of mealybug in dieback and their biology
How to look for and monitor for mealy bug
Beverages will be provided.
Meet the guest speakers:
Gordon Rogers, Managing Director, Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Naomi Diplock, Lead Researcher for pasture dieback trials, Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Caroline Hauxwell, Associate Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
More information:
For further details please contact Naomi Diplock, Applied Horticultural Research on naomi.diplock@ahr.com.au or 0403 740 123.
Pasture Dieback Trial Site Visit - Theodore, QLD
Join us for a trial site visit to view and discuss the results of our pasture dieback trials at Theodore.
Pasture dieback is causing major feed losses in Australia. Because of this there is an urgent need to develop strategies to provide feed for stock while a solution for the disease is being developed. While longer term solutions are ultimately needed, short term management strategies that can reduce the impact of the disease need to be developed and communicated.
You are invited to visit a trial site, to view and discuss the results of pasture dieback trials.
Topics will include:
Management of pasture dieback - best bets
Walkthrough of trials - results 4 years after establishment
Peoples experience with dieback
Role of mealybug in dieback and their biology
How to look for and monitor for mealy bug
Please bring a chair. Beverages will be provided.
Meet the guest speakers:
Gordon Rogers, Managing Director, Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Naomi Diplock, Lead Researcher for pasture dieback trials, Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Darcy Patrick, Research Assistant, Associate Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
More information:
For further details please contact Naomi Diplock, Applied Horticultural Research on naomi.diplock@ahr.com.au or 0403 740 123.
Building Better Soils: A Masterclass on Soil Biology
Masterclass registration requests are now open!
Join the Soil Wealth ICP team for a hands-on, two-day Soil Health Masterclass designed specifically for vegetable and melon growers and agronomists. Dive deep into the science and practical management of soil biology and discover how to unlock the potential of your soils to enhance crop productivity, improve nutrient cycling, and ensure sustainable farming practices.
What to Expect:
In-depth Learning: Learn from experts about soil biology and how it can directly improve vegetable production. Topics will include soil structure, management practices to enhance soil biology, how soil biology can breakdown biomass and agrichemicals, nutrient availability, nitrogen calculating and much more.
Practical Application: Gain hands-on experience through practical sessions focused on how to manage soil biology for healthier crops and better yields through practices such as cover cropping, crop rotations, reduced tillage and soil amendments.
Field Visit: See theory in action with a field visit to a Soil Wealth ICP demonstration site, where you’ll learn how nitrogen from legume and cereal cover crop residues is being used to support vegetable brassica crops.
Panel Discussion: Engage with experts in a panel discussion, exploring current challenges, solutions, and the future of soil health in vegetable farming.
To view the full program, please click here and to download the flyer click here.
This is an excellent opportunity for vegetable and melon growers and agronomists to expand their knowledge and apply new strategies for improving soil health, enhancing crop performance, and fostering long-term sustainability.
Who Should Attend:
Vegetable and melon growers and agronomists looking to gain a deeper understanding of soil biology to improve soil health, productivity and sustainability, and apply learnings to their production system.
Registration:
This masterclass is limited to 30 participants and is open to growers and agronomists across Australia. Participants must have a basic understanding of soil biology and soil health. Due to the limited number of spots, we will review each application and will notify you whether or not you have been successful in securing a spot.
Click here to send a registration request.
Meet the Presenters:
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Doris has extensive experience in agricultural business development, resource management and R&D. She has a good understanding of agricultural product systems and supply chains. Her strengths are strategy and concept development, innovative thinking, problem solving, multi-disciplinary project management and communication on all levels with a broad range of people. Doris is a soil expert and has been recognised for her dedication to improving Australian soil and crop health through the Soil Wealth ICP by being named 2024 Bayer Horticulture Researcher of the Year.
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Dr Montagu has research and education expertise in irrigation, water management, soils and managing climate change impacts on agriculture. He has worked with LandCare, USAID, Irrigation New Zealand, CCRSPI (Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries), Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Forest Research Center and ICE-WARM. He has previously worked for Cooperative Research Centre’s for Irrigation Futures and Greenhouse Accounting.
As an inaugural member of the Soil Wealth ICP project, if you’ve got a question about s cover crops or tillage, look no further than Kelvin. Kelvin works closely with growers to trial cover crops and biofumigants and examine their impacts on soil health; he also has extensive knowledge of soil biology and how growers can improve their irrigation and water management.
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Camilla is an agricultural scientist with a broad skillset across horticulture, including vegetables and perennial tree crops. She has a history of applied research in plant nutrition, physiology and integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) and has worked on the stewardship of agricultural protection products for grower adoption. Camilla provides her technical expertise to the Soil Wealth ICP project to communicate research to growers.
Find Out More:
Please contact Sophia Thach, Applied Horticultural Research | 0413 937 313 | sophia.thach@ahr.com.au
Improving soil health, FAW management and input use efficiencies in vegetable and potato crops
Date: Wednesday 26 March, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Bundaberg, TBC
More information and to register: Click here
Join the Soil Wealth ICP, PotatoLink, VegNET and Fall armyworm projects for a field event exploring topics of improving soil health using cover crops, Fall armyworm management and input use efficiencies in vegetable and potato farming systems.
Soil Wealth ICP Webinar: Gummy Stem Blight in melons
Join the Soil Wealth ICP team for a webinar with Dr Len Tesoriero (Crop Doc Consulting) to explore Gummy Stem Blight in melons and its management options.
Gummy Stem Blight is one of the most damaging diseases in melon crops worldwide. This webinar will delve into various aspects of the disease, from its life cycle, to how it spreads, its pathogenicity, and management options.
Dr Tesoriero’s 30-minute webinar will be followed by an extensive Q&A session.
Register here