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Join internationally acclaimed water relations researcher Theunis Smit and renowned macadamia productivity improvement agronomist Dr. Dan Manson at this special 2-day AMS Tree Water Relations Course. 

This in-depth course, developed specifically for Australian macadamia growers, will examine the essential role of water management in macadamia in both dryland and irrigated orchards. Presenters Theunis Smit from South Africa and Dan Manson from Bundaberg have summarised years of research and practical experience for the event, which includes:

• a half-day orchard tour
• practical demonstrations
• informative presentations
• the opportunity to discuss your orchard’s unique challenges.

Growers will gain an in-depth understanding of:

• macadamia physiology including interactions between the root biosphere, nutrient usage, essential hormone signal balancing and canopy/flush management
• the full macadamia phenological cycle and differing responses to environmental conditions as well as how macadamia trees manage the crop
• the management tools you can use to understand your orchard’s:
• soil properties, water holding capacity and managing annual rainfall 
• optimum water use, environmental buffering capacity and long term, sustainable production
• the pros and cons of all orchard monitoring tools - from hi tech sap flow meters to simple moisture probes and of course the ‘grower’s boot’
• critical irrigation scheduling and the virtues of different irrigation systems as well as matching each orchard’s nutrient program to maximise production.

PLUS - Don't forget to RSVP for the South African Video Presentations when you register for this event

• • Orchard management operations including canopy management
  • Crop management strategies and innovative farming practices
  • Irrigation advancement and efficiency
  • Nursery practices and new varieties
  • New plantings and increased processing capacity
  • The economics of growing macadamia in South Africa and unique payment system.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION (please read before RSVPing for the tree water relations event)

• This event is open to AMS members and levy payers only. Preference will be given to growers.
• Participants may attend one intensive course only. For a list of event locations visit www.australianmacadamis.org/events
• Participants must be able to attend both days in full (the orchard tour on Day 1 and the workshop on Day 2). We cannot accept registrations for single days. 
• The South Africa Macadamia Industry Video Night requires a separate RSVP.
• Participants will be travelling by bus on Day 1. Cars are not permitted entry to the orchards.
• The Tree Water Relations Course is open to 50 participants maximum. 

THE DETAILS

Yamba 17-18 October 2019

Day 1 (Thurs 17 Oct) 

9am-4.30pm – Tree water relations local orchard bus tour

• Meet at Yamba Golf & Country Club (River Street, Yamba), at 8.45am sharp. Includes catering.

5pm-7.30pm - South Africa study tour video evening/dinner & drinks (Yamba Golf & Country Club)

• Head into the club for a video presentation featuring the key learnings from our recent South African macadamia industry study tour. Delegates can order drinks/dinner at the club (at own cost). Video starts at 5.30pm.

Day 2 (Fri 18 Oct) 

9am-4pm - Tree water relations workshop

• Meet at Yamba Golf & Country Club (River Street, Yamba). Includes catering.

RSVP CLOSES 30 SEPTEMBER (OR ONCE FULL)

This event has been funded by Hort Innovation using the macadamia industry levy and funds from the Australian Government.