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Packaging has number of important functions in our modern lifestyle. It plays a significant role in reducing food waste, managing hazardous goods and protecting life-saving medicine. Over 5 million tonnes of packaging is used in Australia annually. Only half was recycled after use; the remainder ends up in landfill, in our waterways, or scattered across […]

    The Queensland Branch of Soil Science Australia is delighted to invite you to join us for our 2020 World Soil Day and Christmas Lunch with special guest The Honourable Penelope Wensley AC, National Soils Advocate.  Thursday 26 November 2020 12:00 – 3:00pm Charleston Room, Ovolo Inchcolm Hotel 73 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill Q […]

To celebrate National Agriculture Day, Queensland Farmers’ Federation is co-hosting a breakfast event with the Queensland Branch of Soil Science Australia, titled ‘The Future of Queensland’s Soils’.

Guest Speaker, Professor Neal Menzies will present a comprehensive overview of threats and opportunities for Queensland’s soils.

Speakers: Prof Chengrong Chen, Griffith University

The conference provides an opportunity for members of the Soil CRC and the general public to find out more about our current and future projects. Of course there will be lots of time to network and collaborate with researchers, farmers, industry and students who are involved in the Soil CRC.

Presentations include: "Market opportunities for recycled organics within the Queensland Agriculture Sector" Dr Georgina Davis, CEO of Queensland Farmers Federation "Economic contribution of the Organics Industry in Queensland" Nick Behrens – Principal of Australian Economic Advocacy Solutions Ticketing and Location information will be provided soon. For further information visit www.aora.org.au.

The workshop was run by Dr Maryam Esfandbod, Business Development Manager for ANROWM, and received 25 attendees from industry, QLD state government and consultancy agencies at 8 October in Chancellor Board meeting room, Nathan Campus, Griffith University. It opened by Pro Vice Chancellor of Griffith Science, Prof Andrew Smith. Program running sheet attached in this document. […]

The AORA Annual Conference is well established as the principal conference in Australia for the recycled organics industry. Each conference is a forum for education, discussion and networking related to Organics Recycling. It is also an opportunity to celebrate outstanding achievements in the industry. The Annual AORA Conference features workshops, presentations, Gala Dinner, Networking Function […]

The 2nd National Symposium on the Beneficial Use of Recycled Organics will be held 20 – 21 June at the Brisbane Riverview Hotel. Hosted by the Queensland Government and Griffith University, the symposium will see over 100 delegates from universities and government agencies, as well as environmental consultants, land managers and farmers. To better understand […]

GUEST SPEAKER: Prof Nanthi Bolan, Leader for Program 3,Soil CRC, University of Newcastle Soil health, as measured by the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soil, determines the yield potential of many crops and other ecosystem services. This presentation will review the literature on the influence of biochar application on soil physical, chemical, and biological […]