More information about the 2010-11 round is available on the website www.nrm.gov.au Further inquires can be made at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 1800 552 008. The NSDA received a grant under this program in the previous round, for its Soil Health Workshops to be delivered in November this year – check the website for further details.

The Australasian Permaculture Convergence APC10 is a massive event with a stunning array of hands-on workshops and talks in a range of streams including sustainable approaches to agriculture and land management. There will also be film screenings, trade displays, performers and a Schools Gardens Workshop to engage teachers, parents and kids with some of Australia's most experienced school gardens designers.

Guest speakers include Bill Mollison, permaculture co-founder, Major General Michael Jeffery, former Australian Governor-General, Costa Georgiadis, from Costa's Gardening Odyssey and Darryl Hannah, actor and environmentalist.

5th - 19th September 2010 - Walkamin • Far North Queensland

To coincide with the much anticipated Australasian Permaculture Convergence APC10, we are running another Permaculture Design Certificate course in Tropical Far North Queensland with Darren Doherty. Darren, has designed and developed over 1100 properties across 4 continents and taught many PDC's, including with both Bill Mollison & David Holmgren (the co-originators of Permaculture). Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the best, internationally renowned teachers in the world!

The conference on the 28th of July will feature a diverse range of local speakers including scientists, analysts and ABARE-BRS economists.

The Mareeba Regional Outlook conference is tailored for the local Mareeba area and surrounding regions, providing delegates with a unique opportunity to access latest commodity data, economic forecasts and research results, plus hear innovative business stories and receive updates on regional industries.

Tablelands Biodynamic & Organic Farmers' Co-op

If you're keen to buy fresh, organic and biodynamically grown produce for your families, and to support local farmers, then head to the newly opened Tablelands Biodynamic & Organic Farmers' Co-op, at Shop 7c Herberton Road, Atherton (just up from Gallery 5 Coffee Shop).