Platinum Sponsors
Sponsors will be acknowledged once they have provided information about their organisation.
SoilCare Inc
Proud sponsors of the 2018 Australian Biological Farming Conference and Expo |
SoilCare Inc is an organisation of primary producers, soil professionals and students with special interests in soil health, soil function and biological farming systems.
The aim of SoilCare is to provide:
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Southern Cross University, Centre for Organic Research and Environmental Analysis Lab (EAL)
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Centre for Organics Research
The Centre for Organics Research is a joint initiative between Southern Cross University and NSW Department of Primary Industries which conducts research in partnership with community and industry stakeholders. The Centre for Organics Research provides strong evidence-based scientific and multidisciplinary research focused on clarifying some of the complex issues surrounding organics production and supply chains. This includes research into the comprehensive reach of organic production covering such broad themes as integrated production systems, sustainable resource management, economics and markets, and education and health. |
We are pleased to announce that Prof. Carlo Leifert is leading the initiative and will establish it as an internationally recognised leader in organics research that achieves academic excellence and significant economic, environmental and societal benefit.
The overall vision will be to deliver outcomes to support the productivity and sustainability of the organic food industry in Australia, through the development of existing areas of research and new programs, through new collaborative regional, national and international partnerships.
Prof Leifert brings a wealth of research experience around organic farming and food production systems, and sustainable farming and food security, which will complement the existing research excellence in crop science within Southern Cross Plant Science.
The overall vision will be to deliver outcomes to support the productivity and sustainability of the organic food industry in Australia, through the development of existing areas of research and new programs, through new collaborative regional, national and international partnerships.
Prof Leifert brings a wealth of research experience around organic farming and food production systems, and sustainable farming and food security, which will complement the existing research excellence in crop science within Southern Cross Plant Science.
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Environmental Analysis Laboratory (EAL) – is an independent Australian leader in providing high quality, routine and specialist analytical services to assist environmental and agricultural managers.
We undertake the chemical analysis of plant, water, soil and compost samples, with techniques suitable for a wide range of other liquid and solid materials. State-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities enables us to offer valuable financial and research support to projects within Southern Cross University and to participate in collaborative projects with other universities and research bodies throughout Australia and overseas. |
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A commercial unit, established in 1992, EAL is owned and operated by the University. Functioning on a self-funding basis, EAL contributes significantly to the ongoing development and improvement of the University’s laboratory equipment and facilities.
At EAL, management and staff have a strong commitment to quality assurance, confidentiality and client satisfaction providing world-standard analytical services in the shortest possible time frame, at commercially competitive prices. See the EAL website for details. |
Gold Sponsor
The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA)
Formed in 1986, The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia (NASAA) supports the education of industry and consumers on Organic, Biodynamic and Sustainable agricultural practices. NASAA is committed to developing and maintaining organic standards; assisting operators in gaining organic certification; and developing the organic industry in Australia. The scope of NASAA's Standard covers the organic supply chain – from input manufacturers to producers, processors to wholesale and retail operations - ensuring organic integrity 'from paddock to plate'.
With a national office based in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, NASAA is a non-profit company limited by guarantee comprising an Association of Members. NASAA Certified Organic (NCO) is a fully-owned subsidiary of The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia (NASAA) and provides the certification services to operators within Australia and internationally.
Formed in 1986, The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia (NASAA) supports the education of industry and consumers on Organic, Biodynamic and Sustainable agricultural practices. NASAA is committed to developing and maintaining organic standards; assisting operators in gaining organic certification; and developing the organic industry in Australia. The scope of NASAA's Standard covers the organic supply chain – from input manufacturers to producers, processors to wholesale and retail operations - ensuring organic integrity 'from paddock to plate'.
With a national office based in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, NASAA is a non-profit company limited by guarantee comprising an Association of Members. NASAA Certified Organic (NCO) is a fully-owned subsidiary of The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia (NASAA) and provides the certification services to operators within Australia and internationally.
NCO AdvantageNCO Certification provides you with market access where it counts. NCO is widely acknowledged as the service leader in Organic Certification focused on providing quality, cost effective organic certification.
Our expert team is committed to providing high-level technical support for our operators involving:
Our expert team is committed to providing high-level technical support for our operators involving:
- advisory assistance and support
- support through the conversion process, and
- ongoing management under organic systems.
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For General Enquiries, including applications for Certification:
Phone: +61 8 7231 7700 Fax: +61 8 8370 8381 Email: info@nasaa.com.au
Postal: PO Box 768, Stirling SA 5152 Office: Unit 7/3, Mount Barker Road, Stirling SA 5152
For Media Enquiries Kate Husband Phone:+61 8 7231 7704
Phone: +61 8 7231 7700 Fax: +61 8 8370 8381 Email: info@nasaa.com.au
Postal: PO Box 768, Stirling SA 5152 Office: Unit 7/3, Mount Barker Road, Stirling SA 5152
For Media Enquiries Kate Husband Phone:+61 8 7231 7704
Silver Sponsors
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AUS-QUAL PTY LTD
AUS-MEAT & AUS-QUAL are Australia and New Zealand’s leading agribusiness auditing, certification and training providers, offering over 60 different programs. The business has been a key component in the growth and success of the Australian red meat industry and now also leads in services to the broader agricultural industry including horticulture, poultry & eggs, food safety, organics, animal welfare and social & ethical compliance. |
AUS-QUAL are a non-for-profit organisation, serving every Australian state and territor, its integrity, quality and experience have made it a market leader. Our Auditors are all registered with Exemplar Global and the business operates under internationally recognised quality management systems and is ISO 9001: 2015 and JAS-ANZ accredited. AUS-QUAL offers organic auditing and certification to sectors of the Organic Agricultural, Processing and Food Handling Industries. AUS-QUAL is accredited by The Australian Government Department of Agriculture to audit to the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce and on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to certify the National Organic Program (NOP).
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Bayer Crop Science
At Bayer Crop Science we offer innovative, environmentally friendly biological products alongside our existing crop protection range. Our biological solutions, Serenade Prime and Serenade Opti, are derived from plants, bacteria and fungi with unique plant protection properties that improve plant health and yields. These biological solutions, in conjunction with future innovations, will help us meet changing needs of the food chain. |
Our research and development will continue to focus on the following areas:
• Crop protection for horticulture and broadacre crops
• Plant health & crop efficiency for all crops through exceptional pest and disease control, our aim is to maximise quality and yield.
• Crop protection for horticulture and broadacre crops
• Plant health & crop efficiency for all crops through exceptional pest and disease control, our aim is to maximise quality and yield.
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Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd
Level 1, 8 Redfern Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123 |
Phone: 03 9248 6888
Email: enquiries.australia@bayer.com |
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MultiKraft Probiotics Australia
Multikraft Probiotics Australia (MPA) was formed in 2014 as a strategic partnership with Multikraft Austria, who pioneered the use of beneficial microbes (probiotics) in successful commercial applications around 20 years ago. Some relevant applications for our products in the region include the reduction of |
chemical fertilizers in environmentally sensitive areas (such as the Great Barrier Reef) compromising crop yields, but rather improving financial viability; the recycling of waste materials into high quality composts without the need for expensive machinery; and waste/water treatments that provide long-term clean water supply and combat odour and pathogenic bacteria through probiotic inoculation.
The growing challenges posed by drought, climate change and food security have been a catalyst for Multikraft entering the Australian market. Our aim is to provide socially responsible and commercially viable alternatives to harsh chemicals in many areas as diverse as agriculture to household cleaners and cosmetics.
The growing challenges posed by drought, climate change and food security have been a catalyst for Multikraft entering the Australian market. Our aim is to provide socially responsible and commercially viable alternatives to harsh chemicals in many areas as diverse as agriculture to household cleaners and cosmetics.
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MultiKraft Australia, 858 Gooburrum Road, Welcome Creek, Bundaberg, Qld 4670
Australian Website : www.multikraft.com.au |
Enquiry: info@multikraft.com.au
Sales: orders@multikraft.com.au MultiKraft International website: www.multikraft.com |
Social Media:
Instagram: @multikraftprobioticsmpa Facebook: Multikraft Probiotics - MPA |
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Organic Crop Protectants (OCP)
OCP has been specialising in organic and biological farming in Australia for over 25 years. We remain strongly focused on food production that supports bio-diversity and builds the fertility and stability of our ancient and fragile soils. Our programs start with soil health. Now as member of the DuluxGroup we have the capacity to tap into the Dynamic Lifter basal fertilisers range. Combining this with our range of soil inoculants like RhizoVital FZB42 (Abitep, Germany) and Trichoderma from Metcalf Bio Control in Tasmania, we have soil health and nutrition covered. |
Our ability to provide very accurate soil and cane testing allows our highly trained agronomists to prescribe foliar plant heath nutrition. We can tap into our range of amino acid based trace elements and high N supplements like AminoGro MAXi, Acadian Stimplex, SARSIL Potassium silicate and other products to maximise plant nutrition. Combining this technology with our expert advice and organic pest, weed and disease products leads to maximising potential yields and quality.
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Head Office - TEL: 1800 634 204 (Free Call)
1956 Dandenong Road, Clayton VIC 3168 Fax: +61 2 9599 8010 |
Facebook @OCPAustralia
Facebook @ecoorganicgarden Twitter @eco_organic_gdn |
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Soil CRC
The CRC for High Performance Soils was established in 2017 to give farmers the knowledge and tools they need to make decisions on extremely complex soil management issues. By bridging a gap between soil scientists and farmers, the Soil CRC will ensure that soil performance is increased not just in the short term, but in the long term. |
The Soil CRC has 39 participants that along with the Australian Government contribute $164 million through both cash and in-kind contributions. It is the biggest collaborative soil research effort in Australia’s history. The Cooperative Research Centre coordinates research across a range of disciplines including social science, economics, biology, chemistry, agronomy and soil science. The Soil CRC has funding until 2027.
The practical, real-world outputs will allow farmers to optimise their productivity, yield and profitability, and ensure the long-term sustainability of their farming businesses. Through its soil research and innovation program, the Soil CRC will develop new solutions that will unlock the potential of Australia’s agricultural sector. It will address the billions of dollars in lost opportunity experienced by farmers and regional communities due to infertile and underperforming soils.
The Soil CRC will deliver
The practical, real-world outputs will allow farmers to optimise their productivity, yield and profitability, and ensure the long-term sustainability of their farming businesses. Through its soil research and innovation program, the Soil CRC will develop new solutions that will unlock the potential of Australia’s agricultural sector. It will address the billions of dollars in lost opportunity experienced by farmers and regional communities due to infertile and underperforming soils.
The Soil CRC will deliver
- New mechanisms for financially rewarding management of high performance soils.
- New integrated soil management solutions that provide greater precision for farmers.
- New ways to measure the performance of soils.
- New advanced and innovative products to increase soil fertility and function.
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CRC for High Performance Soils
Level 1, IDC Building, University of Newcastle University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308 |
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Southern New England Landcare (SNELandcare)
Southern New England Landcare is a not-for-profit community landcare network established in 1993. Our mission is to lead, connect and enable our communities to reach their sustainability goals. To do this, we help them build their capacity through workshops and field days, resource their ideas through partnerships and grants, and take the necessary next steps to reach their goals. Our members include landcare and rivercare groups, other community groups, schools, corporates, and individuals from both urban and rural areas around Armidale, Guyra, Uralla and Walcha in NSW. We currently support 20+ groups, approximately 200 financial members, and 700+ subscribers. |
Their interests include revegetation, remnant enhancement, agroforestry, riparian zones, water quality, pests and weeds, biodiversity in wool production, pasture management, regenerative agriculture, environmental education, urban landcare, and waste and recycling.
We proudly partner with many organisations in our region and we offer our communities with experienced coordinators and facilitators, access to like-minded people, a landcare resource centre, a modern website, social media connections and a regular eNewsletter. Become a member by visiting our website or our office to meet our friendly (part-time) team.
We proudly partner with many organisations in our region and we offer our communities with experienced coordinators and facilitators, access to like-minded people, a landcare resource centre, a modern website, social media connections and a regular eNewsletter. Become a member by visiting our website or our office to meet our friendly (part-time) team.
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Suite 10 Hanna’s Arcade, 128 Beardy St,
PO Box 85, Armidale, NSW 2350. |
Wet Tropics Soilcare convened the 2016 National Biological Farming Conference in Cairns.
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Wet Tropics Soilcare (WETS)
Wet Tropics Soilcare (WETS) is a volunteer farming group that helps members improve agricultural production through understanding and caring for our soil and sharing our experiences with others. The group developed out of Terrain NRM’s Digging Deeper soil extension program (2014-15) delivered in partnership with agro-ecologist, David Hardwick, Soil Land Food. We now have around 70 financial members from a wide range of agricultural industries, practices and philosophies across the wet tropical belt of north-eastern Australia. |
We welcome farmers from all agricultural systems and crops with the aim of improving production, profit and our environment. We run farm trials, on-farm workshops and field days and hold one major event each year. In 2016, we were proud to hold the second National Biological Farming Conference in Cairns.
Wet Tropics Soilcare Inc. To join our mailing list, email Secretary Fiona George fiona@brokennosevanilla.com.au
Wet Tropics Soilcare Inc. To join our mailing list, email Secretary Fiona George fiona@brokennosevanilla.com.au
Conference Bag Sponsor
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Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited (Hort Innovation) is a not-for-profit, grower-owned Research and Development (R&D) and marketing company for Australia’s $9 billion horticulture Industry. Hort Innovation’s primary function is creating value for horticulture growers and those across the horticulture supply chain.
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“Our goal is to grow the future of Australia’s fruit, vegetable, nut, plant and tree industries. Our job is to help growers increase their productivity and profitability.”
Through investment in R&D and marketing, Hort Innovation works to improve productivity, farm gate profitability and global competitiveness of Australian horticultural industries.
Hort Innovation is the link between the needs of industry, the capabilities of science, and the potential of marketing.
Hort Innovation is funded by grower levies and Australian Government contributions, as well other industry contributions and co-investment. Hort Innovation is owned by growers, the investments made are on behalf of their levy industries.
Through investment in R&D and marketing, Hort Innovation works to improve productivity, farm gate profitability and global competitiveness of Australian horticultural industries.
Hort Innovation is the link between the needs of industry, the capabilities of science, and the potential of marketing.
Hort Innovation is funded by grower levies and Australian Government contributions, as well other industry contributions and co-investment. Hort Innovation is owned by growers, the investments made are on behalf of their levy industries.
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Level 8, 1 Chifley Square
Sydney NSW 2000 |
Phone +61 (0)2 8295 2300
Website: horticulture.com.au |
