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SUMMARY:Cover Crop Demonstration at the Gatton Ag Tech Showcase
DESCRIPTION:About the live demonstration trial \nCover crops are a powerful tool for improving soil health\, managing weeds\, suppressing diseases\, and supporting farm productivity – but choosing the right species and knowing when (and how) to terminate them can make all the difference. \nJoin Soil Wealth ICP at the Gatton AgTech Showcase for a hands-on look at a range of cover crop species and mixes\, plus different termination techniques in action. We’ll discuss the benefits\, practical considerations\, and best-practice approaches to get the most out of cover crops in your farming system. \nWhat you’ll see and learn \n\nSpecies and mixes – pros and cons of different single species and mixed plantings\nBenefits of cover crops – soil health\, weed suppression\, and other on-farm advantages\nConsiderations – how climate\, soil type\, and rotation affect your choices\nTermination methods – comparing mechanical\, chemical\, and other approaches\nPractical insights – lessons learned from Soil Wealth ICP trials\n\nThe program is currently being finalised and will be shared in September. \nClick here to register for the Gatton AgTech Showcase.  \nMore information \nIf you would like to know more about the Soil Wealth ICP live cover crop demo\, please contact Sophia Thach\, Applied Horticultural Research\, 0413 937 313 or sophia.thach@ahr.com.au. \nAbout the Gatton AgTech Showcase \nThe second Gatton AgTech Showcase will bring together horticulture growers\, agribusinesses\, technology companies\, consultants\, students and researchers for a festival of technology and innovative ideas. \nThe first showcase\, held in November 2023\, was so successful that it won the 2024 VISY Industry Impact award at the Australian Horticulture Awards.
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/cover-crop-demonstration-at-the-gatton-ag-tech-showcase/
LOCATION:Gatton Smart Farm\, 107 John Howie Memorial Drive\, LAWES\, Queensland\, 4343\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event,Melons,Vegetables
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SUMMARY:Building Better Soils: A Masterclass on Soil Biology
DESCRIPTION:Masterclass registration requests are now closed.  \nJoin 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. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nIn-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.\nPractical 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.\nField 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.\nPanel Discussion: Engage with experts in a panel discussion\, exploring current challenges\, solutions\, and the future of soil health in vegetable farming.\n\nTo view the full program\, please click here and to download the flyer click here. \nThis 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. \nWho Should Attend: \nVegetable 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. \nRegistration: \nThis 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. \nRegistration is now closed.  \nEvent details: \nDate:                     Wednesday\, 27th August (8:30 am – 5:00 pm) and Thursday 28th August (7:45 am – 2:30 pm)\nLocation:              Camden Valley Inn\, 290 Remembrance Driveway\, Cawdor NSW 2570\nProgram:              To view the full program\, please click here \nMeet the Presenters:  \nDr Doris Blaesing\, Associate\, RMCG  \nDoris 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. \nDr Kelvin Montagu\, Senior Research Scientist\, AHR \nDr 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. \nAs 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. \nCamilla Humphries\, Consultant\, RMCG \nCamilla 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. \nStephanie Tabone\, Research Scientist\, AHR \nStephanie graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with honours\, majoring in horticulture and agronomy. \nStephanie has since gained experience in post-harvest vegetable production managing produce quality\, production efficiencies and food safety. She has also managed stewardship and a sales territory for a crop protection and seed supplier. \nStephanie had the honour of receiving a 2024 Nuffield Scholarship in 2024. During that time\, she studied The effective use of legumes to supply nitrogen to vegetable crops and travelled across the globe to gain insights and share knowledge and experiences with growers and researchers who could throw light on her studies. \nStephanie is a passionate\, dedicated and hard working research scientist helping the agriculture industry find and implement solutions to the challenges faced through crop production and the supply chain. \nFind Out More: \nPlease contact Sophia Thach\, Applied Horticultural Research | 0413 937 313 | sophia.thach@ahr.com.au
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/soil-biology-masterclass/
LOCATION:Camden Valley Inn\, 290 Remembrance Driveway\, Cawdor\, NSW\, 2570\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event,Melons,Vegetables
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SUMMARY:Greenhouse gas accounting and practical steps to reduce emissions on farm
DESCRIPTION:Join the Soil Wealth ICP team for an insightful webinar on greenhouse gas accounting and practical steps to reduce emissions on farm. \nThe webinar will feature subject matter experts Clinton Muller (RMCG) and Liam Southam Rogers (Applied Horticultural Research) who will explore: \n\nOverview of farm emissions – understanding scope 1\, 2 and 3 emissions and current industry requirements\nPractical tools – using the H-GAF greenhouse gas emissions calculator\nGrower case studies and panel session – with insights from guest speakers John Said (Fresh Select) and Carl Young (Redgold) discussing approaches to reducing emissions on farm and building climate resilient farming systems\nActionable steps – key strategies to reduce emissions and how to get started\n\n\n\nDate: 24 April 2025\nTime: 12-1 pm AEST\nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l4X7mrOgTNyVAq8IrxExhA
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/greenhouse-gas-accounting-and-practical-steps-to-reduce-emissions-on-farm/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Event,Melons,Vegetables
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SUMMARY:Soil Wealth ICP Webinar: Gummy Stem Blight in melons
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGummy 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. \nDr Tesoriero’s 30-minute webinar will be followed by an extensive Q&A session. \n REGISTER NOW
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/soil-wealth-icp-webinar-gummy-stem-blight-in-melons/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Melons
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SUMMARY:Optimising Nitrogen Use: Sustainable Vegetable Systems Tool from Aotearoa NZ
DESCRIPTION:Join Soil Wealth ICP for an insightful webinar on the Sustainable Vegetable Systems (SVS) project\, which is focused on understanding and quantifying the dynamics of nitrogen (N) in vegetable production within Aotearoa‒New Zealand. This project aims to equip growers with the SVS Tool to support grower decision making and the information they need to determine the optimal nitrogen fertiliser rate for their crops — balancing maximum yield with improved environmental outcomes. \nTopics:  \n\nSVS introduction: An overview of the SVS project\, its purpose\, and the key drivers behind the push for more sustainable nitrogen use in vegetable systems.\nHow the model was built: Learn about the principles and data behind the development of the SVS Tool\, and how it supports improved decision-making for growers.\nUsing SVS and Grower Adoption: How to use the SVS tool\, with a focus on grower adoption and how the tool can be integrated into everyday farming practices to optimise nitrogen use.\nSVS relevance to SWICP & Australian growers: An update on how SWICP is working with the SVS model to develop it for the Australian vegetable industry\, using demonstration site examples.\nQ&A\n\nWhile the SVS Tool was originally developed in Aotearoa‒New Zealand\, the SWICP project has been working to adapt the model for the Australian vegetable industry. Whether you’re a vegetable grower in New Zealand or Australia\, this webinar offers an opportunity to learn directly from the experts who developed and manage the SVS Tool. You’ll gain practical insights on how the tool could be used in the future to optimise nitrogen management on your farm. \nRead more here or create free SVS account here. \nEvent details: \nDate:                    Wednesday\, 27th November 2024\nTime:                    1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (AEST)\nLocation:             Online via. Zoom\nRegistration:       Click here \nMeet the Presenters:  \nDr Bruce Searle\, Crop Systems Scientist and Modeler\, Plant & Food Research NZ \nDr Bruce Searle is a crop systems scientist and modeler at Plant & Food Research. He has worked on a wide range of cropping systems\, with emphasis on sustainable production and nutrient management\, as well as engagement with industry and technology transfer.  He currently leads programmes of work on sustainable use of nutrients\, developing novel tools and approaches to reduce losses and improve climate change resilience. He also leads research on the implications of plant and spatial variability on profitable ecosystem function. \nAndrew Barber\, Managing Director\, Agrilink NZ \nAndrew Barber is the owner of Agrilink NZ\, an agricultural engineering consultancy\, specialising in resource use efficiency right across the primary sector. Andrew is the Programme Manager for the vegetable industry’s project Sustainable Vegetable Systems (SVS). SVS is focused on delivering a management support tool to help growers implement good nitrogen management practices. \n \n 
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/optimising-nitrogen-use-sustainable-vegetables-systems-tool-from-aotearoa-nz/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Event,Melons,Vegetables
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SUMMARY:Soil Wealth ICP Webinar: Regenerative Agriculture - Foundations and First Steps
DESCRIPTION:Join Soil Wealth ICP for an introductory webinar on Regenerative Agriculture. We will explore what it means\, how it contrasts with sustainability\, the principles and practices and provide a practical overview on implementing practices on your farm. Learn how adopting these practices can lead to healthier soils and a more resilient farming system. \nFollowing the webinar\, there will be a panel discussion with Andrew Johanson\, Mulgowie Farming Company and Declan McDonald\, ReGen Soils\, where we will explore personal experiences\, challenges and practical advice. \nTopics:  \n\nContext and Drivers: Understand the global and local factors driving the shift towards regenerative practices in horticulture\nSustainability vs. Regeneration: Explore the key differences\nWhat is it?: A clear explanation of what RegenAg entails\nPrinciples and Practices: The importance of tailoring practices to your unique farming system\nBenefits and How to Get Started\n\nEvent details: \nDate: Thursday 26 September 2024\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (AEST)\nLocation: Online via. Zoom\nRegistration: Click here to register \nMeet the Presenter:  \nClinton Muller\, Senior Consultant\, RMCG  \nClinton has extensive experience in sustainable agriculture\, with a specialist focus on horticulture and intensive production systems. With a strong agricultural industry focus\, Clinton has worked across a range of agricultural commodities and natural resource management issues in Australia and internationally. Clinton recently presented at the IFPA Australian Sustainability Summit 2024 on regenerative agriculture and is looking forward to unpacking RegenAg in horticulture and what it means for Australian vegetable and melon growers. \nMeet the Panelists:  \nSustainable Agriculture Manager\, Mulgowie Farming Company \nMulgowie is a 70-year-old family-run farming business that is Australia’s biggest grower of sweet corn and beans and are sizable producers of baby corn\, broccoli\, capsicum and pumpkin. They have a team of 400 staff and contract partners involved in the management and operations for some 10\,000 acres of fertile farming land throughout Australia. Andrew has been leading Mulgowie’s adoption of regenerative practices including cover crops\, compost and zero tillage which has resulted in higher yields and reduced input costs. \nVisit: mulgowie.com.au \nDeclan McDonald\, Principal Soil Scientist\, ReGen Soils \nDeclan McDonald is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist and a qualified Agricultural and Horticultural Scientist.  He holds an Associate Diploma in Nursery Management\, a Bachelor of Science in Urban Horticulture\, a Master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture (Soils)\, a post graduate certificate in Ecotourism\, and a post graduate certificate in Climate Change. \nDeclan has over 30 years’ experience in soil and horticultural management in a variety of roles in both public and private sectors. \nVisit: regensoils.com.au \nFind out More \nPlease contact Sophia Thach\, Applied Horticultural Research | 0413 937 313 | sophia.thach@ahr.com.au or Clinton Muller\, RMCG | 0498 192 596 | clintonm@rmcg.com.au
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/webinar-regenerative-agriculture/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Event,Melons,Vegetables
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240910T140000
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SUMMARY:Soil Wealth ICP Webinar: Adopting IPM - Principles & Practices
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar\nDiscover the essentials of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with Andy Ryland (Integrated Pest Management Consulting) in this adopting IPM webinar. Learn how adopting these principles and practices can improve your approach to pest control in vegetable and melon cultivation. Whether you are new to IPM or looking to refine your current practices\, this session will equip you with valuable insights and practical strategies. \nTopics: \n\nIntroduction to IPM\n\nWhat is IPM and how does it differ from traditional chemical control methods? \n\nWhy choose IPM?\n\nCompare outcomes of IPM versus conventional chemical controls and explore the advantages and disadvantages of adopting IPM practices. \n\nCore principles and practices \n\n\nMonitoring and assessment: Techniques for effective pest monitoring.\nCultural controls: Enhance soil health through cover crops\, crop rotations\, and reduced tillage.\nFarm hygiene and quarantine: Best practices for maintaining farm health.\nBiological controls: Utilising natural predators\, parasites\, and pathogens to control pests and methods to encourage\, attract\, and preserve beneficial organisms.\nChemical controls: Using chemicals as a supplementary tool within an IPM framework.\n\nThis practical and interactive webinar is ideal for vegetable and melon field growers\, farm managers and agronomists who are interested in moving towards a more sustainable approach to pest management or who have adopted IPM and would like to refresh their knowledge and ask questions directly to an IPM expert. \nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday 10 September 2024 \nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 pm (AEST) \nLocation: Online via. Zoom \nRegistration: Click here to register \nMeet the Presenter\nAndy Ryland from Integrated Pest Management Consulting (IPMC) is an applied entomologist and crop protection consultant with more than 30 years’ experience in horticulture. He has worked with a variety of industries and crops including; the nursery industry\, ornamentals and cut flowers\, field and glasshouse vegetables and landscape groups. A one time owner and manager of an insectary he has a very good understanding of biological control as part of an IPM programme. He was secretary of the Australasian Biological Control association and was an accredited IPM consultant with that organisation. \nFind out More\nPlease contact Sophia Thach\, Applied Horticultural Research | 0413 937 313 | sophia.thach@ahr.com.au.
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/soil-wealth-icp-webinar-adopting-ipm-principles-practices/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Event,Melons,Vegetables
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SUMMARY:Soil Wealth ICP Webinar: Fusarium wilt of melons
DESCRIPTION:Join the Soil Wealth ICP team for a webinar with Dr Len Tesoriero (Crop Doc Consulting) to explore Fusarium wilts in melons and their management options. \nFusarium is one of the most damaging pathogens in melons. This webinar will delve into various aspects of the disease\, from its life cycle\, to how it spreads\, its pathogenicity\, and management options. \nDr Tesoriero’s 30-minute webinar will be followed by an extensive Q&A session. \nDate: Wednesday 4 September 2024 \nTime: 12:30 – 1:30 pm AEST \nRegistration: Click here to register \nFind out more \nFor more information\, please contact project leader Umberto Calvo on 0448 189 847/ umberto.calvo@ahr.com.au from Applied Horticultural Research. \nImage: Rockmelon field showing Fusarium wilt symptoms (L Tesoriero)
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/soil-wealth-icp-webinar-fusarium-wilt-of-melons/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Event,Melons
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SUMMARY:New Zealand study tour - expressions of interest closing soon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Soil Wealth ICP team for an inaugural international study tour to New Zealand’s North Island (Auckland\, Pukekohe\, Cambridge and Tauranga) from 25-31 August. \nExpression of interest submissions will close at 12pm on Wednesday 7 August 12pm  \nOver one week you will have the chance to: \n\nExplore soil management and crop health innovations through engaging farm and site visits\nConnect with international growers\, agronomists and industry partners at the Horticulture Conference and RSE Conference\, which will provide three days of industry-centric speakers and content\, including visits to leading farm businesses\nAdvance your business with industry-leading practices\, technology and R&D insights.\n\nHighlights include:\nNZ vegetable summit: an overview of vegetable production in New Zealand\, the challenges faced\, and what work is being done to combat this.  \nAS Wilcox is a family-owned\, 4th generation\, vegetable growing business based in Pukekohe with a strong focus on sustainable practices and adopting innovation. Visit will include an overview of their practices and farm visits.  \nLeaderBrand is a family-owned vegetable growing business that will provide an overview of their regenerative farming project looking at cover crops\, compost\, biodiversity\, and enhancing the community.  \nPlant and Food Research is a NZ govt-owned research institute that provides much of the research and scientific knowledge to the NZ vegetable industry. They will provide an overview of current innovative research projects.  \nGreengrower is a vertical farming operation looking to grow vegetables more sustainably with less water\, less electricity\, and a focus on renewable energy sources.  \nHort NZ conference: NZ’s annual horticultural industry conference theme is growing together today\, for tomorrow. Speakers range from across the industry. Includes a field trip and gala dinner.  \nDownload the brochure to learn more \nSpaces are limited so register your interest! \nThe Soil Wealth ICP project will part fund travel\, accommodation\, conference registration and some meals\, with an upfront fixed grower co-contribution to be confirmed.  \nSoil Wealth ICP is funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable and melon research and development levies with contributions from the Australian Government. 
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/new-zealand-study-tour-expressions-of-interest-open/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Event,Melons,Vegetables
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240605T170000
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UID:4206-1717401600-1717606800@soilwealth.com.au
SUMMARY:Hort Connections 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hort Connections 2024 \n3-5 June 2024 \nMelbourne Convention Centre \nHort Connections will showcase exciting new products\, services and technologies to help shape the Australian and New Zealand horticulture industry. \nA not-to-be missed networking opportunity\, the conference will highlight solutions in agricultural technology\, finance\, labour\, energy and environmental sustainability from across the vegetable\, fruit and floral sectors.
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/hort-connections-2024/
LOCATION:Melbourne Convetion and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)\, 1 Convention Centre Pl\, South Wharf\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event,Melons,Vegetables
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240430
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UID:4487-1713744000-1714435199@soilwealth.com.au
SUMMARY:Melons Australia roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Melons Australia is hitting the road again to deliver important industry information and the latest research and development insights to growers\, including updates on melon quality improvements\, food safety and traceability\, and biosecurity. \nThe stops include: \n\n22 April: Tully\, Qld\n26 April: Kununurra\, WA\n29 April: Katherine\, NT\n\nFood and drinks will be provided. RSVP at comms@melonsaustralia.org.au
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/melons-australia-roadshow/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Event,Melons
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTSTAMP:20260514T175202
CREATED:20240202T080413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T044111Z
UID:4387-1708992000-1709164799@soilwealth.com.au
SUMMARY:Melons Australia WA roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Melons Australia is heading west for its roadshow! \nFind out more about the visits to Waroona on 27 February and Carnarvon on 28 February. \nPlease reach out to Soil Wealth ICP team member Umberto Calvo at umberto.calvo@ahr.com.au if you are interested in attending.
URL:https://soilwealth.com.au/event/melons-australia-wa-roadshow/
LOCATION:Waroona and Carnarvon\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event,Melons
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