Joel Williams

Joel Williams

2024

Joel Williams is an independent plant and soil health educator and consultant. He has a keen interest in agroecology, plant nutrition and plant and soil microbiomes and how these may support the development of sustainable production systems. Joel has a Bachelor of Agricultural Science specialising in plant and soil dynamics and an MSc in Food Policy where he explored motivations and barriers to the adoption of intercropping. Joel has a passion for teaching and sharing a combination of scientific and practical information and has lectured to farming audiences internationally.

Why Regen Ag?

Big Top

Joel Williams and Anna K lead a discussion on why a move to Regen Ag is the right move – both from a science and mindset viewpoint Watch here: Why Regen Ag?

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Rainfall Simulator

Affinity Stand

See the dramatic effect of two inches of rainfall on soils under different management regimes: no-till and cultivated, with and without cover and under permanent pasture.

Demonstration
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Soil Carbon Sequestration: What, How, Why?

Soil Tent

In the last 5-10 years especially, there has been renewed interest and a significant amount of research and rethinking into the nature of soil organic matter. This presentation will present these emerging concepts relevant to building carbon in soils. Part 2 at 15:45

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Understanding Biostimulants

Soil Tent

There is a lot of buzz around biostimulants in recent times but what exactly are they and what do they do? This presentation will define biostimulants and outline some of the main biostimulant types along with their potential benefits. Part 1 at 14:00

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One Health: From Soil to Stomach

Speaker's Corner

Connecting management practices to nutrient density and human health outcomes: what do we know and what are the opportunities for farmers and growers?

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One Health: From Soil to Stomach – Carrying on the Conversation

Speaker's Corner

Following on from our 5.30pm session – join us for an informal chat and Q&A with the speakers. Refreshments provided.

Drop-in Session Informal Chat
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