Enhanced Rock Weathering Symposium and Field Trial Visit 2026

Secure your place at the Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) Symposium and Field Visit on 25–26 June 2026 in Cairns and Mareeba.

Join researchers, growers, and industry leaders as we explore this promising climate smart innovation aimed at transforming Australian agriculture.

Why the ERW project matters

Australia’s transition to net zero depends on scalable, nature-based solutions. Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) offers promising potential to contribute to national climate goals while also improving agricultural productivity. This project aims to:

• Facilitate information sharing: Create an interdisciplinary space for knowledge exchange between national and international researchers, growers, industry leaders, and climate practitioners.
• Foster land management practice change: Identify pathways for responsible, large‑scale ERW implementation across Australia’s diverse cropping systems.
• Support sustainable agriculture: Validate the benefits of ERW such as long term carbon sequestration and improved soil health for growers.

These connections are vital for shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture across the region using ERW.

Event details

Symposium – Cairns (25 June)

Dive into emerging ERW science, soil health insights, and pathways for carbon dioxide removal.

Field visit – Mareeba (26 June)

See ERW in action on an avocado farm trial site and hear directly from farmers and researchers.

Connect and collaborate

Build relationships across research, agriculture, and industry to help shape the future of sustainable farming.

Learn more and register for the events

Visit the ERW website to learn more and register

This article appears as part of the 19 June 2026 issue of Guacamole, our e-Newsletter.