Innovator's workshop for young agri-professionals - Hanwood (nr Griffith)
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Date:
14 Dec 2017 - 9:00am
Rice Extension invite young growers, farm workers, agronomists, bankers and other agri-professionals to the 6th Innovator's Workshop.
Rice Extension's FREE Innovator's workshop series is designed to improve the skills and knowledge of irrigation farming systems through farm visits and interactive presentations from leading growers and industry advisors. The free information and networking event features:
- Farm walks with growers in Bilbul area near Griffith:
- Growing rice after cotton: management tips
- Delaying permanent water: why do it & how is it managed?
- Clever Rice farming: growing Doongara for best yields
- Precision spreading: calibration & section control with Russell Nichol
- Nutrients & ameliorants: why apply sulphur, potassium, lime, gypsum, phosphorus or zinc Graeme Batten, Sydney University
- Value adding to the rice pool: SunRice products Paul Maher, SunRice
- Everything you need to know about panicle initiation
For more information contact Leah Garnett, Rice Extension on 0455 558 035 or at lgarnett@rga.org.au. For free registration, click here.
Previous attendance at an Innovator's workshop is not required.
