Joel Williams, Grant Sims, Richard Doyle, ample time for Q&A with the presenters, and the film "Thankful for Soils"  - featuring North West NSW and South East Qld producers - who could ask for more?

Join us for this informative and inspirational day learning from both international and local presenters.  Learn the latest research in relation to :

• Soil Biology and Soil Organic Matter;
• Integrated nutrient management
• Plant nutrition
• Managing plant disease using nutrition and biology vs chemicals
• How using foliars to maximise the plants ability to photosynthesise impacts soil carbon both in cropping and in multi-species
• How to improve soil health and drive high production and low input for your cattle/cropping operation
• Whether you are a cropper or a grazier, there is something for you.

Joel Williams is an independent plant and soil health educator and consultant who has worked extensively in Australia, Europe and Canada where he is currently based. He has a keen interest in agroecology, plant nutrition and plant and soil microbiomes and how these may support the development of sustainable production systems. Joel has a Bachelor of Agricultural Science specialising in plant and soil dynamics and an MSc in Food Policy where he explored motivations and barriers to the adoption of intercropping.  Joel has a passion for teaching and sharing a combination of scientific and practical information and has lectured to farming audiences internationally.

Grant Sims -  No-till Producer Pine Grove, Victoria, Australia.  Grant is a sixth generation farmer running the family farm in North central Victoria Australia. The farm is 8500 acres of dryland and some irrigation.

The Sims have a strong focus on diversity and grow many different crops. They use companion crops, cover crops and have expanded their cow calf numbers to integrate through the system. They have seen many positive changes in the health or their soils and plants. They regularly perform on-farm trials to learn and share methods about how to solve problems, be more profitable and improve the soil for the next generation.

Grant and Ken recently started up a multi-species seed business Down Under Covers where they use their own experience and consult with world leading experts to design and put together multi species blends to help improve the soils and provide live weight gains to livestock to help farmers become more profitable.

In 2015 Grant was awarded the Coles Weekly Times Farmer of the Year. Grant is the former president of the Victorian No Till Famers Association.

Richard Doyle - Richard and Janet Doyle run a beef cattle breeding and trading operation on their property “Malgarai” on the Macintyre River Floodplain 8 kms east of Boggabilla in Northern NSW. They have committed to regenerate the soils on Malgarai to create a diverse ecosystem above and below the ground, and to support a profitable and resilient grazing enterprise. Richard and Janet have embarked on a lifetime of learning and share their experiences, good and bad, on their regenerative journey in a hope to encourage and support others in their own endeavours.

Thankful for Soils - Thankful4Farmers is proud to have partnered with Nviro Media to produce the Thankful for soil film. Soil is a precious natural resource that underpins healthy plant growth, food production, and a host of vital ecosystem services, such as clean water and air. Healthy soils also help regulate the earth's climate by storing carbon, making them a key factor in the fight against climate change and extreme weather. Today, a growing number of Australian farmers and rural leaders are working to nurture our soils and bring life back to the land.  The Thankful For Soil film is a celebration of these farmers and their achievements. Through their stories, we are raising awareness of the importance of soil health and showcasing the benefits of climate smart farming practices. By amplifying the voices of these dedicated land managers, we hope to inspire others to join the journey to healthier soils and a more sustainable future.

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