Soil Biology Masterclass

Soil Biology Masterclass: 14-15  July 2025

The 2-day Soil Biology Masterclass is designed to provide participants with the core knowledge and principles needed to incorporate soil biology and health into management practices to sustainably increase productivity and profitability.

By attending, you will:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the latest research in soil biology and health; the role of microbes in nutrient cycling and plant interactions; roles of soil fauna and the application of soil biologicals.
• Learn about the future directions for research, technologies and practices.
• Have opportunities to network with our guest presenters and expert researchers, undertake a facilities tour and enjoy a networking dinner (included in registration costs).

Incorporating soil health and biology and management practices to sustainably increase productivity and profitability

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

Register by 30  June 2025

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Harness the Life in Your Soils

Participants at the 2-day Soil Biology Masterclass will learn how to adopt practices and strategies to enhance the life in soils and use the power of plant-soil-microbial relationships to unlock soil nutrients, and produce healthier, more nutritious plants.

The 2-day program includes:

• Full overview of soil health, soil biology and nutrition practices that reflect the latest, emerging research findings
• Conference dinner* with delegates
• Optional transfers to and from accommodation* and Hawkesbury Campus*
• Conference materials and access to soil health facilities at Western Sydney University's Hawkesbury campus
• Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea**

**No afternoon tea -Day 2 due to field tour

Course outline:

A full two-day program that will expand your understanding of how new research is driving renewed interest in soil health as a function of overall farm productivity:

• History of soil biology and agriculture
• Diversity and functions of soil microbes that drive productivity
• Nutrient cycling of nitrogen, carbon and other nutrients
• Plant and microbial interactions
• Soil fauna that influence soil biology and activity
• Integrating soil health methods into practice

Who Should Attend This Course?

The Masterclass is designed for consultants, advisors, and agronomists seeking to understand the benefits of soil biology as a driver of healthy crops and healthy foods in sustainable production environments