Dr Jones’ tour, supported by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and several land management organisations, will include a series of workshops on soil biology for broadacre and horticulture businesses.
DPIRD Climate Resilience Taskforce lead Kerrine Blenkinsop said the workshops were an opportunity for farmers, land managers, agribusinesses and consumers to hear more about the latest advances in soil science and carbon accounting.
“Dr Jones will take a ‘deep dive’ into how to optimise soil health and production systems, providing participants with useful information they can integrate into their own operations to build business sustainability and resilience.”
Tour dates include:
- 2 February – Margaret River: Soil Secrets – the Fundamentals for Building Profit
- 3 February – Scott River: Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Masterclass
- 7 February – Bridgetown: Resilience through diversity
- 10 February – Torbay: Soil Secrets – Profit, Productivity and NPK for the South Coast
- 11 February – Marbelup: Farming for Profit and Profitability masterclass – SOLD OUT
- 14 February – Dandaragan: Healthy Farming Pathways
- 16 February – Perth Hills & Swan Valley: Regenerative Farming for Perennial Horticulture
- 18 February – Perth Hills: The importance of multispecies groundcover.
For more information and to register to attend any of the workshops visit the DPIRD website www.agric.wa.gov.au.
Dr Jones’ tour is supported by the Western Australian Government’s Agriculture Climate Resilience Fund, in collaboration with DPIRD, as well as the Torbay Catchment Group, Perth NRM, RegenWA, Earthwhile Australia, Lower Blackwood LCDC, Wilson Inlet Catchment Council, the Serpentine Jarrahdale Food and Farm Alliance, Oyster Harbour Catchment Group, South Coast NRM, Lower South West Growers Group and Galloway Springs.
Picture caption: Dr Christine Jones publicity shot.
