Proceedings of the 16th Australian Weeds Conference

Invitation to attend: On behalf of the organising committee of the 16th Australian Weeds Conference, we cordially invite you to attend this biannual conference to be held in Cairns, Australia, 19-22 May 2008. The conference will be hosted by the Weed Society of Queensland and has the theme of ‘Weed Management 2008 – hot topics in the tropics’. The conference will showcase recent advances in weed science, extension and policy across Australian and international communities and landscapes. The program for the conference includes plenary, oral, and poster sessions and trade exhibitors. The conference will appeal to anyone involved in weed R & D, management and extension and will be a great opportunity to build new networks and explore existing ones. Michael Widderick (conference chair)

Proceedings of the tropical fruits in human nutrition and health conference 2008

Horticultural industries are Queensland’s second largest primary producer, with a total gross value of more than $1.9 billion in 2008. Queensland’s diverse geography and climate supports the production of more than 120 horticultural products. With a growing worldwide demand for quality, nutritious food Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries continues to focus its activities on accelerating growth within the sector. The conference, sponsored by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and DPI&F is the first of its kind to examine the latest knowledge on the health properties of tropical fruits. Organising committee member and DPI&F science leader Dr Roger Stanley said the conference would develop international networks to accelerate research in the area.

Healthy soils for great turf, Proceedings of a workshop held at Cleveland, 20 February 2006.

This publication provides information on chemical, physical and biological aspects of soil, all of which contribute to a healthy soil environment for growing turfgrass.

Turf for tough times - keeping grass cover with less water, Proceedings of a seminar held at Redlands Research Station, Cleveland, Queensland, 6 June 2007.

Suitable for gaining some insights into important questions about the management of turf in dry times. Improve your product quality and avoid unnecessary losses. Can varieties help? How important are soils in conserving moisture and how do I measure my soil's condition? How can I make the best use of available water? Can water retaining amendments assist in establishing turf? Is recycled water a good option? Contains research results from turfgrass trials conducted by Queensland Government scientists for Queensland conditions.