Carbon Farming: Plant health pyramid and IPDM
This lunch time webinar will focus on integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) and holistic plant health. Learn how soil biology, nutrition and ecological redesign can minimise inputs like fuel and fertilisers – leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions, healthier soils and more profitable operations.
The webinar link will be provided to attendees 3 days beforehand.
Guest speakers
Joel Williams, Independent Plant and Soil Health Educator, Integrated Soils (Canada)
A globally recognised authority on soil biology, plant nutrition and agroecology, Joel is based in Canada with extensive work in Australia, Europe and beyond.
Dr. Mary Retallack, Managing Director, Retallack Viticulture (South Australia)
A third-generation viticulturist and PhD-qualified agroecologist, Mary leads the national EcoVineyard program to promote biodiversity, soil remediation, and ecological pest management. Over 1000 growers have attended EcoVineyards events and the program has set up 76 demonstration sites.