Orchard Resilience
Supporting Australian perennial horticulture growers to build soil health and climate resilience.
Over the next three years we will be working with regional partners to support and build the capacity of Australian growers to build soil health and climate resilience.
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During this project we’ll be rolling out events, resources and training opportunities to support you in your soil health journey.
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Project activities
- Demonstration sites showcasing the production, financial, ecological and social benefits of practices that build soil health.
- In-depth case studies capturing the stories, decisions, outcomes and data from leading growers implementing climate smart practices and building soil health.
- Practice guides offering step-by-step ‘how-to’ guidance, practical tips on getting started and regional insights.
- Field days to provide a wider group of farmers to see tested practices on the ground, hear directly from the farmers and explore the practicalities, challenges and benefits of trying new approaches.
- Webinars with expert presenters, farmers insights and Q&A sessions.
- Peer learning opportunities providing practical training and knowledge building in a group setting, and connections to relevant specialists.
- Podcasts offering accessible, on-the-go conversations exploring ideas, challenges and real-world experiences.
- Collaboration with First Nations partner, Native Foodways, to embed Indigenous knowledge, support Indigenous producers, contribute to demonstration sites and field days, and facilitate peer learning and cultural knowledge exchange across the project.
Orchard Resilience events
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Resources
Browse all the resources we’ve created for this project. We’ll be adding more, so check back or subscribe to our newsletter or socials and we’ll keep you updated.
Webinars
Our Orchard Convos – ‘Ask me anything’ series is an opportunity to connect with a range of agronomists, agroecologists, and consultants over a casual Zoom call with other fruit and nut growers. You can ask your burning questions and discuss your challenges on a range of topics including interrow management, biological controls, farm planning and more.
Orchard Convos: Abigail Makim on Biodiversity and Interrow Management
Orchard Convos: Abigail Makim on Biodiversity and Interrow Management
Orchard Convos: Dean Metcalf on Biological Controls.
Orchard Convo: Dr Paul Horne and Rebecca Addison on Life Cycles and Management of Beneficial Insects
Orchard Convo: Darren Doherty and Campbell Mercer on Farm Planning for Resilient Orchards.
Get involved
Through the Orchard Resilience Project we’re building a network of perennial horticulturalists, advisors and land managers across Australia. Tell us a little about yourself if you’d like to learn more about Orchard Resilience or take part.
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