08 August 2017
Some of Australasia’s leading experts on sustainable farming will gather in Murwillumbah this week, when the Tweed hosts the Australia New Zealand 2017 Biochar Conference for the first time.
Improvements in local farming, including initiatives of Council’s Sustainable Agriculture Program, will gain national attention when Murwillumbah's Civic and Cultural Centre Auditorium hosts the conference this Thursday and Friday. Outdoor demonstrations and workshops will then be held at the Murwillumbah Show Grounds on Saturday.
While much of the conference will look at improving farming and food production by using biochar - a high-quality charcoal produced by burning organic material using minimal oxygen – the discussions on biochar’s potential will extend much further.
Speakers will include researchers on the use of biochars in manufacturing - in combination with technology such as 3D printers – including home construction.
Registrations to attend the conference have been extended and will remain available on each of the days.
In addition, public passes are available to attend Saturday’s demonstrations and workshops from 2pm to 5pm. Passes will cost $30 for individuals and $45 for families.
Council is a gold sponsor of this year’s conference, which will bring together scientific experts, policy makers and primary producers to discuss the commercial and environmental benefits of biochar use in agriculture.
For more information about the conference and to register visit https://anzbc.org.au/