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Advanced Conservation Farming to deal with Climate Change
4 day Workshop and Field Trip - Nyngan NSW
Top End Training are excited to announce their new series of “Advanced Conservation Farming to Deal with Climate Change” workshops for 2009.
Aimed at the primary producer who already practices Conservation Farming, this workshop will deliver the latest information on best practice minimum tillage techniques and methods for today and the future.
Bill Morrish (RTA Ag Services),Phil Matthews (Top End Training) and Darryl Pearl (Healthy Soils Officer, DPI) will host this workshop, providing growers with their extensive knowledge and expertise in sustainable farming practices.
This informative 4 day field trip will include workshops on the following :-
Soil Health & Nutrition
How to manage Healthy Soil:
• Physically
• Chemically
• Biological Factors
• Testing your soil
Spacing and Rotation Management
• Spacing and rotation on different soil types
• Management and economics of different spacing
Financial Management Considerations
• Climate Change and the effect on your farm
• What are the changing practices in 2009?
• Do I need to change?
• Can I handle change?
• What will it cost?
• What are the benefits?
• Calculating benefits against costs
• Calculating gross margins
• What bottom line figure will I require?
 
A tour of best practice farms at Nyngan, NSW will showcase the latest machinery used for Conservation Farming and best practice methods.
Workshop Cost: $1725.00 pp
Includes:
• Workshop Materials and Folder
• All accommodation costs
• All meals
• Bus Travel to and from Nyngan
Date: TBA
Limited places are available, please book early to avoid missing out on this informative workshop.
FarmReady approved.
A $1500.00 FarmReady reimbursement may be available for primary producers attending this course. Please visit www.farmready.gov.au to determine your eligibility and download application forms. Please note the reimbursement forms must be lodged with FarmReady at least five days prior to course commencement to receive your pre-approval for funding.
Please contact Phil at Top End Training to register your interest:
Mob: 0419 922 064
E: phil@topendtraining.net.au
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