DPIRD WORLD SOIL DAY – WA 2024
Date: December 5, 2024
Location: South of Perth Yacht Club, Wardroom (upstairs)
The DPIRD World Soil Day celebration in WA invites attendees to explore the crucial work concerning soil health in the region. This gathering offers a wonderful setting for networking among soil enthusiasts and experts, all while appreciating the scenic views at the South of Perth Yacht Club.
AGENDA
9.00am Venue opens with tea, coffee, and light refreshments.
9.25am Introduction Tim Overheu (DPIRD)
9.30am Acknowledgement / Welcome to Country
9:45am The Hon. Jackie Jarvis MLC, Minister for Agriculture, Food, Forestry and Small Business Caring for WA Soils. Presented by Melanie Strawbridge, WA Soil and Land Conservation Commissioner (DPIRD)
10.00am A nutrient management journey David Weaver and Rob Summers (DPIRD)
10.30am Soil acidity and nutrient management in the Central Wheatbelt - Alice Butler (DPIRD)
10.50am Break - Enjoy ‘muddy’ cupcakes and more!
11:10am Monitoring ground cover: challenges and solutionsJustin Laycock (DPIRD)
11.25am Carbon neutrality at Katanning Research Station Darren DeVos (DPIRD)
11.40am Pasture quality in WA’s Pastoral Rangelands Kath Ryan (DPIRD)
12.00pm Soil Science Australia (WA President) George Mercer
12.15pm SoilsWest – WA Soil Science Collaboration Fran Hoyle
12.30pm The Final Charter of Collective Impact Craig Pensini
12.45pm Land systems and vegetation of the southern Goldfields and Great Western Woodlands of Western Australia PJ Waddell and Paul Galloway (DPIRD)
1.00pm Concluding remarks and expressions of gratitude Tim Overheu
Finally, light lunch, networking, and close of the gathering
Parking is available; please refrain from using the members' parking area.