The Ultimate Directory on Farming and Agriculture Webinars

The Manure Management Network of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) will host a webinar on “B0 for IPCC inventories and biogas production”.This webinar is on B0, also known as biochemical methane potential, which is an estimate of the maximum possible methane production or emission from a substrate. Measurements of B0 can be used to estimate methane emission from stored liquid manure when combined with a kinetic model. Three researchers with extensive experience in methane emission will present some pitfalls and promise in measurement, understanding, and application of B0.The following three presentations will be given at the webinar:• Sasha Hafner: Laboratory measurement of B0: assessment of reproducibility and recommendations for accurate results.• Tony Van Der Weerden: The IPCC model for calculating methane emission from stored liquid manure using B0 data – examples of pitfalls in using standard B0 not accounting for separation or diet affecting B0.• Henrik B. Møller: Overview of a large data set for chemical composition and B0 of cattle manure with different feedings and feed additives.Each presentation will be about 20 minutes giving time to a discussion after presentations.Sasha D. Hafner (https://www.au.dk/en/sasha.hafner@bce.au.dk) is a senior researcher in the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University. He has worked for several years in a few research areas related to methane emission. This includes development and evaluation of laboratory methods for measurement of biochemical methane potential and development of related data processing standards and software. Sasha also led the development of a software package called ABM for simulating microbial activity and methane emission from stored manure. He is currently working on application of this tool to predict effects of management on methane emission.Tony van der Weerden is a senior scientist at AgResearch in NZ. His research area is processes regulating gaseous N emissions (nitrous oxide, ammonia) from soils, greenhouse gas emissions (including methane) from manure management, farm-scale GHG footprints and mitigation technologies. He currently co-leads several international projects relating to GHG emissions from manure management systems. He also leads several national projects on GHG emissions and mitigations from pasture-based livestock systems and improvements to NZ’s agricultural GHG inventory. Tony was a lead author of the 2019 refinement of the 2006 IPCC inventory methodology guidelines. Henrik B. Møller is Professor and heads the biogas research at Aarhus University. His research has a focus on anaerobic digestion and all the related aspects such as energy, environmental impact and sustainability. During his research career he have worked with process optimization, biomass selection, energy yield, degradation of xenobiotics and pre-treatment. He has investigated the interactions between feeding of the animals, feed additives and biogas potential. He was among the first Danish researchers looking into the vast energy potential of biogas and was one of the research pioneers in the Danish biogas development and has been initiating the biogas research at AU.

Thank you for registering for this PestFacts WA webinar!Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) research scientists Ian Foster, Svetlana Micic and Andrea Hills will discuss:The latest climate outlook for WAWhat invertebrate pests growers will need to watch out for at crop establishmentGreen bridge and disease risk.Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar.This event is presented as part of the DPIRD and Grains Research and Development Corporation co-funded project, "DPIRD Seasonal status of pests and diseases delivered to growers". For more information on this webinar contact research scientist Cindy Webster in Narrogin on +61 8 9881 0201 or Cindy.Webster@dpird.wa.gov.au . Speakers: Ian Foster, Principal Research Scientist, Dept of Primary Industries & Regional Development; Svetlana Micic, Senior Research Scientist, Dept of Primary Industries & Regional Development; Andrea Hills, Senior Research Scientist, Dept of Primary Industries & Regional Development.

Michael Chamberlain, Ph.D., will present “Influences of Prescribed Fires on the Ecology of Wild Turkeys.” He will cover some basic background information about wild turkeys, delve into why prescribed fires can be beneficial to turkeys, and outline the research he’s conducted on wild turkeys across a number of sites in the southeast managed with prescribed fire. Dr. Chamberlain will also present work conducted predicting the most appropriate scale of fire commensurate with management of landscapes for wild turkeys.Marcus Lashley, Ph.D., Associate Professor, UF D.E.E.R. Lab, Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, University of Florida will dive even deeper into the important role prescribed fire plays in turkey habitat.This session will be moderated by Tommy Gunn, Great Lakes Oak Ecosystem Forester, American Bird Conservancy.

Join Born Free USA and a panel of experts for an in-depth discussion of the dangers of the diseases that can be transferred between animals and people in the fur farming industry that pose immediate threats to human public health and safety. Born Free USA Campaigns Associate Devan Schowe and Director of Animal Welfare and Advocacy Dr. Liz Tyson will be joined by Center for Biological Diversity's Environmental Health Director and Senior Attorney Lori Ann Burd and New York Times Journalist Sonia Shah to discuss the environmental impacts of fur farming on wild animals and biodiversity as well as Sonia's 2022 New York Times report on fur farms in the United States.Speakers: Dr. Liz Tyson, Director of Animal Welfare and Advocacy, Born Free USA; Devan Schowe, Campaigns Associate, Born Free USA; Lori Ann Burd, Environmental Health Director and Senior Attorney, Center for Biological Diversity; Sonia Shah, Journalist, The New York Times.

Join industry experts from Tainio Biologicals and Biome Makers for an insightful webinar on how different types of testing can enhance your crop management approach. Learn how various testing methods, including biological analysis, come together to provide the crucial insights you need to optimize both plant health and yield.Why Attend?Gus Plamann (Lead Agronomist, Biome Makers), Dennis Warnecke (CCA, Director of Sales, Tainio Biologicals), and Steve Becker (CCA, CSO, Tainio Biologicals) will discuss how leveraging data from integrated testing can help you make informed decisions that improve plant resilience and maximize productivity. Whether you’re focused on improving crop performance or increasing profitability, this webinar will equip you with tools to boost yields and support healthier, more resilient crops.We'll cover topics including:Key Takeaways:• Understand how integrated testing provides critical insights for optimizing plant health and increasing yields.• Learn how chemical, biological and other testing methods combine to give a complete picture of plant performance.• Explore how data-driven decisions can improve crop resilience and boost profitability.Speakers: Gus Plamann - Head Agronomist, Biome Makers; Steve Becker - CSO, Tainio Biologicals; Dennis Warnecke - Director of Sales, Tainio Biologicals.

Welcome to the Cashbook Webinar, where mastering financial tracking and transaction management gives you the clarity and control to drive your farm business forward.Mastering cashbook managementIn this comprehensive 5-day program, you will gain key insights into the power of cashbook management, learn essential skills to record and track financial transactions, and acquire the tools to make informed business decisions.Why cashbook management mattersEffective cashbook management is the foundation for financial clarity and stability in any farm business. It allows you to see exactly where your money is going, helping you avoid surprises and seize opportunities. By tracking every dollar, you gain the ability to spot trends, prevent overspending, and make timely decisions that strengthen your business.Our Cashbook Webinar provides the essential tools to help you stay in control of your finances and build long-term success.Webinar detailsDuration: 5 daysFormat: One-hour webinars each day, with live Q&A at the end of each sessionRecordings: Participants will receive recordings of the webinar after the 5-daysCashbook contentDay 1: File Manager and cashbook overviewDay 2: Transactions and reconciliationsDay 3: Streamlining EFTs and invoicingDay 4: BAS and cashbook reportingDay 5: Bringing it all together and guest speakerCourse materialsParticipants will receive the following course materials:Training manual: A comprehensive guide to the webinar contentHandouts: Additional resources to enhance your learning experiencePre-requisitesLaptop or desktop with reliable wifi

In the past decade, companies have boldly committed to reducing carbon emissions in their agricultural supply chains, naming regenerative agriculture as a potential solution. In total, across the top 100 CPG companies, 40.5M acres and >$3.2B of investment are committed under a regenerative agriculture target. However many companies are still grappling with the question: How can we scale the adoption of regenerative practices, beyond these pilot programs?Watch this webinar to learn more about how CIBO has developed a systems approach to designing, deploying, and delivering Scope 3, Low carbon intensity, and public/private programs through our Grower Network Partners.We’ll cover:• What a Grower Network Partner is at CIBO• How CIBO’s Grower Network Partners offer a systems approach to overcome the transition gap to regenerative agriculture• Why companies should be looking at pairing public and private fundingPresented by Billy Cripe, VP of Marketing.

We are pleased to invite you to join us, on Wednesday October 16 from 10:30 to 12:00 (CEST), for an exchange on the recently published discussion paper about designing effective incentives for the transition to soil-health, regenerative farming practices. Within the Horizon Europe-funded project SoilValues, KOIS has mapped public and private incentives available in Europe and in SoilValues’ six testing ground countries (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and Portugal) and analysed how farmers can be better incentivised to improve soil quality and adopt viable soil-health business models. This event will provide an in-depth look at the key insights and recommendations from the paper, followed by an engaging Q&A session.To read the full Discussion paper go to the discussion papers page of our website: DISCUSSION PAPERS – SoilvaluesFor any enquiries or questions, please contact: Caroline Mahr at caroline.mahr@elo.org or Silvana Limni at ssilvana@koisinvest.comWe look forward to seeing you at the Webinar!Speakers: Silvana Limni - Analyst, KOIS Invest; Matteo Vanzini - Associate, KOIS Invest; Marc Rosiers - Managing Director, MR F&A Consult.

Agriculture Victoria invite beef producers to a webinar about bull selection and soundness.Fertility is a significant driver of profitability in beef breeding enterprises so join Dr. Craig Wood, previous President of the Australian Cattle Veterinarians to learn more.Dr. Wood has over 20 years’ experience in large animal veterinary medicine and works with many leading beef studs. The webinar will cover general bull management and describe what a veterinary bull soundness examination involves and discuss the benefits.

This webinar, organized by the FAO Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP), aims to explore innovative approaches to address the complexity and harness the potential of dryland agriculture to build local resilience and adaptive capacity, aligning with the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31, which emphasizes the transformation towards more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems.