Join VegNET NSW (Local Land Services) for a field day which will showcase the newest varieties of sweet corn and zucchinis at the Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm (also a demo site for the Soil Wealth ICP project).

Learn how to implement integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) practices on your farm, and dive into soil health and sustainable practices.

Event highlights:

• Explore new varieties of sweet corn and zucchini tailored for improved yield and disease resistance

• Discover alternative biological and chemical control options for fall armyworm and other pests and diseases

• Learn about innovative soil management practices and the benefits of incorporating green waste amendments

• See the latest advancements in irrigation management and water use efficiency

• Learn about the alternatives to polyethylene plastic mulches, including biodegradable plastic mulches.

RSVP by Tuesday 10 December.

For more information see the event flyer or contact:

• Matthew Plunkett, Senior Land Services Officer: matthew.plunkett@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0428 978 390

• Sylvia Jelinek, VegNET Regional Development Officer: sylvia.jelinek@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0427 086 724

This project is funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government. 

Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm AEDT

Location: Delivered online via Zoom

Registration: Opening soon

Speaker

Monique Emmi is a passionate foodie, marketing specialist and judge for the Royal Agricultural Society.

With a Bachelor of Creative Arts & Business from Macquarie University, and a raft of experience in hospitality industry, Monique has worked across both consumer and foodservice marketing programs throughout her career.

She is dedicated to working with primary and artisan producers to build long-term growth plans and activate creative and effective campaigns.

Monique was the Marketing Manager for the Mushroom industry from 2015 to 2018 and returned to the industry last year to assist them with a new marketing strategy based on current research and data.

She says her favourite way to eat mushrooms is in a traditional Spaghetti boscaiola.

You are invited to a trial site visit, to view and discuss the results of pasture dieback trials at Theodore

Topics will include:

• Management of pasture dieback- best bets

• Walkthrough of trials - results 2 years after establishment

• Peoples experience with dieback

• Role of mealybug in dieback and their biology

• How to look for and monitor for mealybug

For further details please contact Naomi Diplock

naomi.diplock@ahr.com.au

ph.0403740123

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