RAPP Masterclass 1: Making and Using Foliar Nitrogen, and Seed Treatments for Multispecies Seeding
This masterclass is a hands-on practical session led by Joel Williams & Mark Tupman applying the learnings from the ‘Managing Pastures with Foliar Nutrition’ workshop held the previous day.
We will also take the opportunity for a refresher on making seed coatings for your multispecies seeds in readiness for autumn seeding.
Event Logistics
When? Saturday March 9th 10.00am to 3.00pm
Where? Blackwood River Farm, 210 Campbell Rd, Warner Glen 6288
What else? Lunch provided, BYO refillable drink bottle, appropriate farm footwear & dress for the weather. Please note this event is open to RAPP 2024 Stream 2 Participants ONLY.
This event forms part of the Lower Blackwood’s Regenerative Agriculture in Practice Program 2024 which is supported through the Shire of Augusta Margaret River’s Environmental Management Fund. This event is also supported by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation through their Soil Wise Program. Soil Wise is funded by the National Landcare Program Smart Farms Small Grants – an Australian Government initiative. It is supported by Healthy Estuaries WA – a State Government program.
Date
- 09-03-2024
- Expired!
Time
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
- 210 Campbell Road, Warner Glen WA 6288
Category
Organizer
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Lower Blackwood LCDC
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Phone
0410 743 151 -
Email
karen.tearney@lowerblackwood.com.au -
Website
https://lowerblackwood.com.au
Speakers
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Mark TupmanAgroecologist, Productive EcologyMark Tupman is a consultant and educator in the fields of biological production, permaculture, regenerative agriculture and holistic land management, with an abundant backyard!
Over the last three decades, he has been actively involved in a mix of training, research and community projects, and commercial horticulture, livestock and cropping operations.
Aside from time spent on the ground, he is a regular speaker, advisor and content creator for various organisations around Australia. Through his business, Productive Ecology, he assists gardeners, farmers and companies to implement more economically and environmentally viable production systems, that are examples of what can be achieved by working with life.
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Joel WilliamsAgroecologist, Integrated SoilsJoel is an independent plant and soil health educator providing lectures, workshops and consultation on soil management, plant nutrition and integrated approaches of sustainable food production.
He as a particular interest in designing farming systems that focus on managing soil biology along with crop & soil nutrition to optimise plant immunity and soil function. Joel has extensive practical experience in Australia, UK and Canada (where he’s currently based) integrating soil and plant analyses as a joined-up strategy for managing production. Joel also has a passion for teaching and sharing both scientific and practical knowledge on agroecological growing practices and has lectured to farming audiences internationally.
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