On Farm Bugs and Brews
About
Learn how to make a range of cultures, biofertilisers and biostimulants on farm led by agroecologist David Hardwick; Morning/Afternoon Tea and Lunch Included.We will explore:
• The different types of products: inoculants, biostimulants and biofertilisers.
• About the different approaches including Bioferts and Korean Natural Farming.
• How to make a range of basic Starter Cultures
• Compost Inoculants and Hydrolysates - high protein bioferments made with animal or food biomass
• A range of biofertilisers and biostimulants products using different approaches and ingredients
• Quality Control, storage and handling
• The different equipment options for making on farm
9am – Introduction
9.15am - 10.30am - Types of products and the essentials of fermenting
11.00am - 12.30pm - Making Base Cultures and Bioferts (Hands on session)
1.00pm to 2.30pm Making Bioferts
2.30 - 3pm Q&A
3.10 pm –4pm Brooklands Regenerative Farm Walk (Multispecies Cover Crops; Grazing pigs/cattle)
Location
Brooklands Free Range Farms
340 Blempied - Kooroocheang Rd, Blampied VIC 3364