Namoi CMA Maarten Stapper Healthy Soils Workshop - 2008

¨    See the importance of living things in soils to increase soil carbon, soil productivity and improving environmental outcomes of farming.
¨    See how to take achievable steps to improve your soil biology.
¨    Find out the roles of humus in creating soil balance and efficient use of water; make your plants more drought tolerant.
¨    See the role of soil biology in nutrient uptake.
¨    Reduce the need for fertilisers with a healthy soil.

Lunch is included at no charge

From 9:00 am
¨    Monday 1 December  Wee Waa Bowling Club
¨    Tuesday 2 December Walgett Sports Club.
¨    Wednesday 3 December Narrabri Crossing Theatre
¨    Thursday 4 December Quirindi RSL Club

and finishing in the field at 3:00 pm

Speaker
Dr Maarten Stapper. Farming systems agronomist, formerly with CSIRO Plant Industry.

Soil bacteria:  

An important   

element in      

improving soil  

 Dr Maarten Stapper                                
Farming systems agronomist                    
health.

Contact: Numbers are limited. Please RSVP for catering purposes to: Col Easton of Namoi CMA for bookings and more information.
                 Tel: 6764 5940. email: col.easton@cma.nsw.gov.au