In the Year of the Farmer, more than 300 people are expected to attend the 2012 National Soils Forum at the Quality Resort All Seasons in Bendigo on 8 and 9 March.  

The third forum of its kind being hosted by the North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is attracting interest from trade exhibitors, farmers and government agencies nationwide.

Mr Damian Wells, CEO from the North Central CMA, said the forum has gained momentum from similar forums hosted by the North Central CMA over the past two years.  “The forum is an integral part of our Farming for Sustainable Soils Program involving over 250 farmers in eight groups across the North Central CMA region.

“The first day will include field tours and finish with a civic reception and gala dinner.   Trade show exhibitions from the agriculture sector will be on display over the two days.”

Mr Wells said the second day will be an opportunity to hear from highly respected key note speakers including Dr Julian Cribb, journalist, editor, science communicator and author of The Coming Famine and début guest speaker Dr. Peter Carberry, Deputy Director for the CSIRO Sustainable Agriculture Flagship program.  There will be ample time for questions and a great opportunity to network with like-minded people.

*We encourage anyone interested or wanting to learn more about the challenges and opportunities in the coming agricultural revolution to register their attendance.”

The forum is delivered under the North Central CMA’s ‘Farming for Sustainable Soils’ project - an initiative supported by the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Caring for our Country’ program.

For further information regarding the forum including registration details go to www.nccma.vic.gov.au

For further information please contact: 

Communications Officer, North Central CMA
PO Box 18, Huntly VIC 3551
t: 03 5448 7124
e: info@nccma.vic.gov.au