WA: Farm Field Afternoon in Geraldton
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WA: Farm Field Afternoon in Geraldton
24 July @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Improving water use efficiency and management of pests and diseases in Geraldton vegetable production.
Join us for an informative afternoon of learn and discussion
- Discover full-circulation hydroponics for cucumber productions
- Hear from experts on: water management strategies, soilborne disease control, climate-smart farming technologies and practices, and integrated pest management in greenhouses.
All talks will be presented in both English and Vietnamese.
Event Program:
- Presentation by Neil Lantzke (DPIRD): Managing irrigation for vegetable crops when using marginally saline water
- Presentation by Carla Wilkinson (DPIRD): Plant parasitic nematodes: what to look for and why they matter
- Presentation by Ben Bonomi (Bon Electrics): Using technology to solve climate challenges
- Presentation by Cezar Moraes (Biological Services): Greenhouse-integrated pest management (IPM) for cucumbers and capsicums
- Guided farm walk by Bao Nguyen (Sun City Produce, Host): Closed-loop recirculation hydroponic system in cucumber production
