SOILS FOR LIFE EVENTS
Read below for details of upcoming events supported by Soils for Life and for event reports and presentations from past activities.
29 Jun 2013 SOILS FOR LIFE FIELD DAY (NSW)
- COMPETITIVE EXCLUSION TO MANAGE WEEDS: IDEAS FOR SMALL AND LARGE HOLDINGS
Hosted by Soils for Life case study participant Martin Royds of Jillamatong near Braidwood, NSW. This field day will demonstrate the regenerative techniques Martin has used to manage weeds, and his experiences and positive production outcomes from implementing complementary practices founded on Holistic Management thinking.
- DATE & TIME: Saturday, 29 June 2013. 9:30am - 3:00pm.
- PROGRAM: Presentations by:
- Professor John Crawford, Soils for Life Board Member and holder of the Judith and David Coffey Chair in Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Sydney.
- Martin Royds, Jillamatong owner - property presentation
Paddock tours discussing landscape function and weed control, facilitated by Martin and Soils for Life case study participants Bill and Rhonda Daly. Please wear/bring appropriate attire.
Lunch will be provided and there will be time allocated for Q&A and discussion with presenters. - LOCATION: Jillamatong, 206 Cooma Road, Braidwood NSW. Heading south on the main street of Braidwood, turn right on to Coghill St then left on to Araluen Road. Go south on Araluen Road 1.6 km then turn right on to Cooma Road. Proceed 2 km to Jillamatong driveway. See Google map. Signage will be posted on the day.
- REGISTRATION & COST: REGISTER HERE. $20 will be payable on the day as a donation towards catering and costs.
This Field Day is being organised and supported by Soils for Life and Upper Shoalhaven Landcare. Read the case study, "Don't measure success by the size of your herd" to learn more about this fantastic property.
03 Jul 2013 SOILS FOR LIFE FIELD DAY (QLD)
- MANAGING RAINFALL FOR PRODUCTION OUTCOMES
Hosted by Soils for Life case study participants Shane and Shan Joyce of Dukes Plain near Theodore, QLD. This field day will demonstrate the Joyce's experiences and production outcomes with a focus on holding water in soil and the interaction of grass, trees and soil water.
- DATE & TIME: Wednesday 3 July 2013. 9:30am - 3:30pm (register onsite from 9:00am).
- PROGRAM: Presentations by:
- Alasdair McLeod, Soils for Life Board Member
- Shane Joyce, Dukes Plain owner - property presentation
- Terry McCosker, Director, RCS - 'Grazing management leading to better water outcomes'
- David McLean, General Manager & Teacher, RCS - 'Why blade ploughing lost money on Dukes Plain'
- Joanna Gangemi, Fitzory Basin Association (FBA) - FBA grazing best management practice program
- and a short talk by Ben O'Hara on the work of the Queensland Trust for Nature
Paddock tours discussing the capture of rainfall in soil and interactions of grass, trees and soil moisture will take place, weather permitting. Please wear/bring appropriate attire.
There will be time allocated for Q&A and discussion with presenters. - LOCATION: Dukes Plain, off Isla Delusion Road approx 20km south of Theodore. Download Map. Signage will be posted on the day. View on Google maps.
- REGISTRATION & COST: $10 donation to attend, morning and afternoon tea provided. Please BYO lunch and a chair. REGISTER ATTENDANCE HERE.
Register now, and meanwhile read the case study, "Delivering continuous improvement of the farming resource" to learn more about this fantastic property and Shane's Q&A from the recent Soil Health Webinar.
24 Jul 2013 SOILS FOR LIFE FIELD DAY (NSW)
- GROWING SOIL - GROWING LIFE
Hosted by Soils for Life case study participants Bill and Rhonda Daly of Milgadara near Young, NSW. This field day will focus on how you can build living soils and the benefits it can bring to you.
- DATE & TIME: Wednesday, 24 July 2013. 9:00am - 4:00pm.
- PROGRAM: Presentations by:
- Major General The Honourable Michael Jeffery, Advocate for Soil Health and Soils for Life Chairman
- Bill Daly, Milgadara owner - property presentation
- Rhonda Daly, Milgadara owner - 'The Science of Living Soils'
Facilitated paddock tours including demonstration on pasture establishment, composting, tea extraction and canola and cereal cropping.Please wear/bring appropriate attire.
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided and there will be time allocated for Q&A and discussion with presenters. - LOCATION: Milgadara, Moppity Road, Young NSW. Signage will be posted on the day.
- REGISTRATION & COST: REGISTER HERE. $20 will be payable on the day as a donation towards catering and costs.
Read the case study, "Putting life back into the soil - humus compost" to learn more about this fantastic property prior to attending this event.
