Talks on sustainable future for agriculture

WITH increasing pressure from climate, legislation and consumer concerns about chemical inputs, producers are now discovering simple, cost-effective methods to reduce harmful inputs profitably.

Chemical giant Monsanto was recently found to be liable for concealing research about the detrimental effects of glyphosate and many producers are now looking for alternatives.

Other herbicide options can have even more concerning human and ecosystem health implications.

Agroecologist and educator Nicole Masters, from Integrity Soils, urges farmers to look outside the box for simple, cost-effective methods to reduce inputs.

BEAR Biologics has pulled together five internationally renowned speakers to culminate in a massive learning weekend for agriculturalists and supporting industries.

Speakers will include Nicole Masters, Walter Jehne of Healthy Soils Australia, Professor Emeritus Don Huber and Allan Savory, creator of Holistic Management Context for Management, followed by Australian touring farmer, scientist and author of Call of

the Reed Warbler Dr Charles Massy.

Seminars will be held on October 13 and 14, followed by a farm walk near Mt Tyson on a multi-enterprised operation.

Tuesday, October 16, offers opportunity for the South Burnett, with a farm walk near Kingaroy for all local producers and consultants, and a masterclass for experienced practitioners of regenerative agricultural principals.

Regenerative agriculture is on the rise globally, with producers and legislators looking for methods proven to increase resilience, reduce soil and water losses and profitably cut on-farm inputs.

For more information, phone Sarah Fea of BEAR Biologics 0439 827 927.