Fri, 12 July
|Tarraganda
The positive role of fungi in agriculture and your garden.
Fungi perform important functions within the soil in relation to nutrient cycling, disease suppression & water dynamics. This helps plants become healthier and more vigorous. Join this seminar to learn how to apply this to your farm or garden.
Time & Location
12 July 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tarraganda, 1477 Tarraganda Ln, Tarraganda NSW 2550, Australia
Guests
About the event
Fungi perform important functions within the soil in relation to nutrient cycling, disease suppression and water dynamics, all of which help plants become healthier and more vigorous. Join Rodney Capon & Mat Denton (LawrieCo) and Rachel de Lastic (Soil Land Food) to learn more. James Almond, a local agronomist and dairy farmer will present his story on improving fungal balance resulting in improved production and profitability.
The workshop will cover:
The decline in soil health and fungal populations driven by conventional agriculture
The key rolls of fungi in the soil
How to measure and monitor fungi in the soils
How to bring back fungal balance in agricultural production systems