We are adding videos and audios as they come out of the editing room.
Saturday, 10 November 2018
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The Battle for Biology
Rob Hinrichsen Kalfresh Farms, Kalbar QLD. 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. Demonstrations are being conducted on the potential benefits of variable rates of compost, cover cropping and a beneficial bacteria. |
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Why We Need Healthy Soils and Biological Farming
Jeff Moyer - Executive Director – Rodale Institute, Pennsylvania USA, Rodale Farm Manager (30 Yrs), Author – Organic No-till Farming, expert in organic farming systems. Jeff is a world renowned authority in biological and organic agriculture. His expertise includes organic crop production systems. Jeff has spent the last four decades helping countless farmers make the transition from conventional farming to organic and biological methods. |
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Changing Culture by The Acre in the WA Wheat Belt
Nick Kelly Broadacre minimum till/no-till cropping farmer, ‘Holland Track Farm’, Newdegate, WA. The Kelly family's weather resilient farming system is enhancing soil health, sequestering carbon, reducing erosion, increasing moisture retention, reducing chemical use and improving crop yields. |
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Healthy Soils Result in Healthy Crops, Livestock and People
Prof Carlo Leifert Director, Centre for Organics Research, Southern Cross University Professor Carlo Leifert, previously Director of the Nafferton Ecological Farming Group at Newcastle University in England, where he recently established two Masters courses in organic farming and food production systems and sustainable farming and food security. |
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Creating resilience in vineyard production systems
Dan Falkenberg - Vineyard manager and viticulturalist, Eden Hall Vineyards, Eden 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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Soil Redemption Story - Fascinating biological connections make for a healthy farm ecosystem
Michael Phillips is a farmer, writer, carpenter, orchard consultant, and speaker who lives with his wife, Nancy, and daughter, Grace, on Heartsong Farm in northern New Hampshire. Michael is the author of The Apple Grower, The Holistic Orchard, Mycorrhizal Planet and teamed up with Nancy to write The Herbalist’s Way (2005). Michael is part of the Holistic Orchard Network at www.GrowOrganicApples.com . |
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3. 30 to 5.00 PM - 5 Concurrent Sessions
Soil Biology for Grazing Productivity and Animal Health -Harnessing the potential of Soil Biology Dung Beetles and Nematophagous Fungi, Duddingtonia flagrans
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Chris Lawlor - International Animal Health
Chris is the CEO of International Animal Health Sales Pty Ltd (IAH), in Huntingwood, NSW. IAH Sales manufactures and markets a range of microbial, nutritional and worming products specialising in large animals and intensive industries. International Animal Health is an Australian family owned manufacturing business with 30 employees, including eight Sales Executives, covering Australasia. Products are sold throughout Australia & New Zealand to distributors, produce stores, veterinarians, feed-mills and the major integrators along with exports to Asia and the Middle East. |
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Note: there are minor technical issues in the first 4.58 minutes of the following video, however it is still most enjoyable and packed with useful information.
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Bio-Diverse Ecosystems in Vineyards and Applications for Production Landscapes
Mary Retallack - Viticulturist/Managing Director – Retallack Viticulture, SA Dr Mary Retallack is an agricultural scientist and third-generation viticulturist. She recently completed a PhD in viticulture and plant protection at the University of Adelaide, studying the use of native insectary plants to boost the presence of predatory arthropods in vineyards. Dan Falkenberg - Vineyard manager and viticulturist, Eden Hall Vineyards, SA 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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Transition to Biological Farming Practices in Large Scale Vegetable Production
Jeff Moyer - Executive Director - 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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Monitoring Soil in Biological Farming Systems
What is your soil test telling you?
Graham Lancaster - Managing Director – Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Lismore NSW
Alan Coates - Educator, Consultant and IPM Specialist – Coates Horticulture, NSW & QLD
What is your soil test telling you?
Graham Lancaster - Managing Director – Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Lismore NSW
Alan Coates - Educator, Consultant and IPM Specialist – Coates Horticulture, NSW & QLD
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On-Farm Compost Making and Usage
Design and management parameters for quality outcomes Dave Forrest - Educator, Consultant and Organic Farmer – ‘Organic Forrest’ Federal NSW Geoff Bugden - Pioneer Biological Pecan Farmer - Wilson River Pecans, ‘The Big Pecan’, Boat Harbour NSW |
Dave Forrest - Educator, Consultant and Organic Farmer – ‘Organic Forrest’ Federal NSW
Geoff Bugden - Pioneer Biological Pecan Farmer - Wilson River Pecans, ‘The Big Pecan’, Boat Harbour NSW |
Sunday, 11 November 2018
9.00 to 10.30 AM 5 Concurrent Sessions
Restoring Life and Resilience to Tired Grasslands
Regenerating Land with Livestock and managing natural cycles for soil health and animal production with Dr Judi Earl and Henry Sheehan
Regenerating Land with Livestock and managing natural cycles for soil health and animal production with Dr Judi Earl and Henry Sheehan
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Dr Judi Earl
Pasture Ecologist, Consultant & Farmer 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 and more effective utilisation of available resources. Henry Sheehan - Manager, Figtrees Organic Farms, Pasture fed beef – ‘Wilton Park’, Grafton NSW.
Henry started his working career jackerooing in north west NSW and QLD on properties working with sheep and cattle on large holdings.Ten years ago he met Glenn Morris and started working with Figtrees Organic Farms. This was Henry's introduction to Holistic Management principles and managing animals and the landscape in a chemical free environment. It was a real turning point for Henry and he now has a much deeper understanding of nature and a commitment to work with it. He gets real pleasure in producing a healthy animal through a healthy living soil. |
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The Great Mineral Debate
Can biology provide what a degraded soil needs? Michael Phillips - is a farmer, writer, carpenter, orchard consultant, and speaker who lives with his wife, Nancy, and daughter, Grace, on Heartsong Farm in northern New Hampshire. Michael is the author of The Apple Grower, The Holistic Orchard, Mycorrhizal Planet and teamed up with Nancy to write The Herbalist’s Way (2005). Michael is part of the Holistic Orchard Network & the community at www.GrowOrganicApples.com |
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Weed Management on Biological Farms
Maintaining soil health when managing ground cover and crops
Dave Forrest - Educator, Consultant and Organic Farmer - 'Organic Forrest', Federal NSW
Rod Bruin - Organic Vegetable Farmer, Summit Organics, Tyalgum NSW
Maintaining soil health when managing ground cover and crops
Dave Forrest - Educator, Consultant and Organic Farmer - 'Organic Forrest', Federal NSW
Rod Bruin - Organic Vegetable Farmer, Summit Organics, Tyalgum NSW
Advanced Compost Production
Separating the “feel good” from the “real good”
Studies in compost science and utilization have made significant advancements; yet, there is much we still do not understand and much of the information gap is filled with misinformation.
Rick Carr
Compost Production Specialist, Rodale Institute, Pennsylvania USA
Remote from Pennsylvania
Separating the “feel good” from the “real good”
Studies in compost science and utilization have made significant advancements; yet, there is much we still do not understand and much of the information gap is filled with misinformation.
Rick Carr
Compost Production Specialist, Rodale Institute, Pennsylvania USA
Remote from Pennsylvania
The Centre for Organics Research is a joint initiative between NSW DPI and Southern Cross University. This session presents Research and Development projects at the Centre for Organics Research (COR). For a detailed summary of these projects visit this page on conference website. Facilitator: Adam Willson
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1. Precision Organic Fertiliser - Improving soil fertility, and crop health and quality
Carlo Leifert, Johannes Biala, Terry Rose, Adam Willson, Graham Lancaster 2. Crop agronomy- developing agronomic and crop breeding innovations to improve crop health, nutritional quality, consumer demand and economic performance Terry Rose, Adam Willson, Bronwyn Barkla, Marcin Baranski, Tobias Kretzschmar, Carlo Leifert and Graham King 3. Livestock: developing feeding, husbandry and breed selection innovations to optimise animal health, product quality, consumer demand and economic performance Carlo Leifert, Marcin Barański, Lorraine Gordon, and Bronwyn Barkla |
Johannes Biala - organic waste management and composting consultant
Prof Carlo Leifert - SCU, Director of Centre for Organics Research |
11.30 AM to 1.00 PM 6 Concurrent Sessions
Where to from Here - Farming Together
Farm Cooperatives and Collaboration Program
Lorraine Gordon- Program Director, Farming Together - advocate for agriculture and rural communities
Farm Cooperatives and Collaboration Program
Lorraine Gordon- Program Director, Farming Together - advocate for agriculture and rural communities
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Biological Alchemy
Have we ignored basic soil biology and disturbed ecosystems at our own peril? Michael Phillips Orchardist, Educator and Author - ‘Lost Nation Orchard, New Hampshire, USA Michael is a farmer, writer, carpenter, orchard consultant, and speaker who lives with his wife, Nancy, and daughter, Grace, on Heartsong Farm in northern New Hampshire. Michael is the author of The Apple Grower, The Holistic Orchard, Mycorrhizal Planet and teamed up with Nancy to write The Herbalist’s Way (2005). Michael is part of the Holistic Orchard Network at www.GrowOrganicApples.com . |
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Transitioning to Integrated Pest Management in Large Scale Vegetable Production
A blueprint for change in production horticulture
Dale Abbott - Consultant and Director- Bowen Crop Monitoring, Bowen QLD
Dan Papacek - Entomologist and Director – Bugs for Bugs, Toowoomba QLD
Andrew Shaw- Project Coordinator of EnviroVeg - AUSVEG
A blueprint for change in production horticulture
Dale Abbott - Consultant and Director- Bowen Crop Monitoring, Bowen QLD
Dan Papacek - Entomologist and Director – Bugs for Bugs, Toowoomba QLD
Andrew Shaw- Project Coordinator of EnviroVeg - AUSVEG
Albrecht Soil Mineral Balancing
Identifying limiting factors to soil health, animal health and farm productivity
Identifying limiting factors to soil health, animal health and farm productivity
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Derek Smith - Farmer, Educator and Consultant – ‘Working with Nature’, Guyra NSW.
A lifelong farmer, Derek has embraced natural farming as a way to protect biodiversity, store carbon and maintain consistent food production. He is currently running beef cattle, free range layer hens plus prime lambs on his property Kenilworth. For 20 years Derek shared his experience as an instructor at TAFE Armidale. As the teacher of a year-long course in organic farming and in the past, horticulture, he helps students apply organic or biologically enhancing principles to their own farms. Derek's website Working With Nature. |
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Peter Norwood - Agronomist, Animal & Human Nutritionist – Full Circle Nutrition, Maffra, VIC
Sweet Outcomes - Regenerating Cane Land
Strategies for rebuilding soil through natural processes
Alan Coates - Educator, Consultant and IPM Specialist – Coates Horticulture, NSW & QLD
Robert Quirk - Cane Farmer, Carbon Farmer and Environmentalist – Murwillumbah NSW
Simon Mattsson - Multi-species cropping Cane farmer, Nuffield Scholar – ‘Marian’, Mackay QLD
Strategies for rebuilding soil through natural processes
Alan Coates - Educator, Consultant and IPM Specialist – Coates Horticulture, NSW & QLD
Robert Quirk - Cane Farmer, Carbon Farmer and Environmentalist – Murwillumbah NSW
Simon Mattsson - Multi-species cropping Cane farmer, Nuffield Scholar – ‘Marian’, Mackay QLD
No-till Management
Incorporating pasture and livestock into grain production
Jeff Moyer
Executive Director - Rodale Institute, Pennsylvania USA
Incorporating pasture and livestock into grain production
Jeff Moyer
Executive Director - Rodale Institute, Pennsylvania USA
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The Circular Nutrient Economy for a World Without Waste and Pollution
Prof Susanne Schmidt - School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Queensland Susanne is an ecophysiologist and educator. She leads a vibrant team at The University of Queensland to contribute plant-focused solutions to the problems of modern societies seeking environmental sustainability. Her specific interests are the adaptations and functions of plants and plant communities in diverse environmental settings, the preservation and use of the Australian flora, and the advancement of crop systems based on ecological principles and with view of the circular nutrient economy. |
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Next Generation Agriculture and the Importance of Little Things in Life
The importance of interactions with micro-organisms for the health and well being of all plants and animals Dr Neil Wilson - Research Fellow – Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Sydney University Neil is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Sydney School of Agriculture, specialising in the molecular biology and ecology of agriculturally relevant microorganisms. Neil is passionate about communicating the latest developments in the field of molecular microbiology with people across the food industry, from growers to retailers. He engages directly with farmers on a regular basis, speaking frequently at soil health meetings and field days. |
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