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AUSTRALIAN BIOLOGICAL FARMINg CONFERENCE & EXPO 2018

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'SCIENCE MEETS NATURE'
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2018 Conference Videos  
         

 NEW!!    The latest conference video out in August 2019
Dr Judi Earl - Restoring Life to Tired Grassland - Regenerating Land with Livestock 
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Regenerating Land with Livestock
Dr Judi Earl
Judi gained a PhD in pasture ecology when she conducted the first studies describing the benefits to pasture composition from planned grazing. She has extensive experience in how grasslands and pastures respond to grazing and fertility management. 
Through her consultancy business, Agricultural Information and Monitoring Services (AIMS), Judi's main area of interest is working with land managers to enhance the condition and productivity of their land through understanding of ecosystem function. 


​The Battle for Biology
Rob Hinrichsen, Kalfresh

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 farm demonstrations are being conducted on the potential benefits of variable rates of compost, cover cropping and a beneficial bacteria.

Healthy Soil, Who Cares?
Jeff Moyer, Rodale Institute, 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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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.

Transitioning Your Farm to Biological/Organic Practices 
Jeff Moyer, Rodale Institute, 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. ​

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.  A key figure in the Eden Hall team, Dan brings experience, vision and passion so you can enjoy great wines from the beautiful Eden Valley.

2018 International Speakers

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Jeff Moyer
Rodale Institute,
​Pennsylvania, USA

About Jeff
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Michael Phillips
Heartsong Farm,
​New Hampshire, USA
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Professor Carlo Leifert
Southern Cross University,
Lismore, Australia

About Carlo
Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus,  Southern Cross Drive,  Bilinga QLD 4225
Only a few minutes walk from the Gold Coast International Airport and accommodation at Kirra Beach.
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The Gold Coast is Australia's sixth largest city.  Attractions include 70 kilometres of beaches, tropical rainforest hinterland, major shopping centres and entertainment.

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Alstonville NSW 2477
Australia
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