WA Turf Seminar & Trade Show
May 22 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for the WA Turf Industry Seminar Day, a premier event bringing together professionals from across the turf and landscape industry. This seminar is an invaluable opportunity for networking, learning, and discussing the latest advancements in turf management.
Who Should Attend?
- Local government authorities (Parks & Recreation teams)
- Private school facility managers
- Department of Education and Training representatives
- Turf farm operators
- Botanic gardens and park managers
- Sports turf managers
What to Expect?
- Expert presentations on the latest in turf management and biosecurity
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders and suppliers
- Insights into sustainability and best practices
Featured Presenters:
8:30am – 9:15am Assoc. Professor Sally Thompson, UWA Centre for Water and Spatial Science
Assoc. Professor Sally Thompson will present recent research on new material relating to the impacts of last summer’s hot weather on Banksia woodland around Perth, urban tree canopy health, and new findings on temperature differences under tree canopies versus open spaces. Her team has designed a temperature study to compare trees in parks, suburban street trees, and trees in built-up areas, covering three tree species and a range of canopy conditions. The research aims to link factors such as how a green understory affects temperature and how the loss of tree canopy health may impact urban cooling.
9:20am -10:00am Damian Hough, Head Curator, Adelaide Oval
If he isn’t called away to the US, Damian Hough will share insights from his career and life in turf management, providing a unique perspective from his extensive experience as Head Curator at Adelaide Oval and other Facilities
10:05am- 10:25am Shonagh Bradstock, Program Manager, South Metropolitan TAFE – Short and Refresher Courses for Turf workers, Turf Managers and Turf Producers. Topics can include Irrigation Issues, Soil Testing, Plant Health, Plant Nutrition, Turf Renovations.
10:30am-11:00am MORNING TEA
11:00am – 11:40am Nadeem Zreikat, Colin Campbell Chemicals – POA Treatments, including using drones, chemicals now with higher scheduling and bringing back older chemicals.
11:45am – 12.15pm -TORO Australia – Innovation and Robotics in Turf Management and On Farm
12.15pm – 12.30pm – Bec Sellick, Chairperson Turf Australia – “The Importance of Biosecurity Legislation” and why we must adhere to the rules and regulations regarding this.
12.30pm – 3.00pm – LUNCH & TRADE SHOW
Stay informed, stay connected, and help shape the future of turf management! Register your place now by booking through eva.ricci@turfwa.com.au