A unique field day to inspire and educate farmers, industry and teachers to implement changes that will create positive impacts, hosted by the Lismore Node of the UniSQ-led SQNNSW Innovation Hub.
Hear from expert speakers on...
- Unpacking carbon farming with early adopters - hear about their journey and process
- How to increase productivity and manage your land to ensure climate resilience for flood or drought
- How to develop climate resilient and adaptable soils, and increase the nutrient cycle for pasture and orchard health
- ‘Northern Rivers Net Zero’ - benefits, challenges and actions for the agriculture sector
- Panel discussion convened by Damon Gameau with Q&A.
The day will also include...
- Farm tours to explore: the Big Scrub revegetation planting project guided by Reforest Now, the Koala Friendly Carbon project, led by WWF Australia and Climate Friendly, and a Regenerative Agriculture practices tour
- Resources and a workshop for high school teachers
- Industry stalls
- Delicious food prepared by talented chefs, including Mindy Woods, proud Bundjalung woman of the Widjabul Wia-bul clan and David Carew from the Casino Food Co-op
- Plus: Talks by ReForest Now and Climate Friendly
Cost: $40 pp includes lunch ($5 from each ticket will be donated to Big Scrub Landcare)
For more information please contact Lismore Node Manager Luca Peters on luca.peters@scu.edu.au.
This event has received funding from the Australian Government’s Agricultural Innovation Hubs Program. The SQNNSW Innovation Hub receives funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.