Blueberry Grower Workshop 16th March 2011
The final workshop targeted at improving soil health and nutrient management for blueberry growers on the North Coast will be run on the 16th of November at the Woolgoolga Bowls Club. Blueberry farmers who attend the workshop will have the opportunity to learn about blueberry nutrition, the use of liquid fertilisers and blueberry irrigation systems. Efficient fertigation and irrigation systems are essential for plant health and can increase productivity and reduce farm inputs. The afternoon will also include two farm visits where we will look at irrigation systems and methods of applying lime through a fertigation system.
These workshops are being delivered jointly by Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Inc. and NSW Industry and Investment through funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country – Community Action Grants program. Presentations will be given by Phillip Wilk (NSW I&I, Blueberry Industry Development Officer), Chris Bortelli (consulting horticulturist Agrichem Australia) and Bob Duggan (Irrigation and Advanced Pumping).
The workshop will be held at the Woolgoolga Bowls Club on Boundary Street in the Boardroom between 10.00am and 3.00pm on March the 16th. The workshop is free and lunch and morning tea will be provided. Numbers are limited so please RSVP by then to Craig Stehn at Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare on 6651 1308 or chrl@westnet.com.au