Program: International Symposium of Effective Microorganisms-
A Technology for Humankind-
University of Melbourne, Melbourne Victoria, Australia, 20-21 Jan 2002
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20 JAN, 2002
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0800 – 0845
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– REGISTRATION
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0900 – 1000
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– OPENING CEREMONY
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0905 – 0915
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Welcome – Dr. T. Oh-Ishi, EM Research, Australia
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0915 – 0930
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Objective of the Conference – Mr. K. Asato, EMRO, Japan
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0915 – 0930
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Address Ms. J. Boyd, McKay City, Queensland
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0930 – 0945
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Address Ms. S. Vaupel, Vice President, IFOAM
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0945 – 0955
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Remarks Prof. Dr. T. Higa, University of the Ryukyus, Japan
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0955 – 1000
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– CLOSING REMARKS
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1000 – 1030
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– Photograph and Refreshments
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1030 – 1130
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– KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Chairperson Ms. S. Vaupel
Effective Microorganisms: A technology for agriculture and the environment – T. Higa, Japan
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1130 – 1330
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–TECHNICAL SESSION 1 – International Experiences with Effective Microorganisms – Chairperson Dr. D. Guest
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1130 – 1145
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The impact of EM in agriculture and waste management in Latin America – P. Tabora, Costa Rica
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Impact of Effective microbes in agriculture and environmental development in Asia –
R. Sangakkara, Sri Lanka
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1200 – 1215
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Organic amendments and microbial inoculants for sustainable productivity of crops in Africa –
J. F. Prinsloo, South Africa
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1215 – 1230
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Impact of EM in European agriculture and environmental management – U. Hader, Austria
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1230– 1245
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Transforming organic wastes-The Bokashi network in America – J. Gabriel, U.S.A
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1245 – 1300
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Preservation of the natural environments through EM Technology – Y. Hoshino, Japan
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–DISCUSSION
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1330 – 1430
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–LUNCH
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1430 – 1615
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–TECHNICAL SESSION 2 – EM in Australia;
Chairperson- Ms J. Boyd
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1430 – 1445
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Effective Microorganisms in agriculture –
S. Schulz, Australia
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1445 – 1515
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Waste management through EM technology –
K. Bellamy, Australia
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1515 – 1545
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Impact of EM technology – Case studies in Australia – B. Seage
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1545 – 1615
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–DISCUSSION
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1615 – 1645
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–REFRESHMENTS
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1645 – 1745
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–Video Presentation – EM Technology – Impact on agriculture
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1745-1815
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– GENERAL DISCUSSION
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1830
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– END
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DINNER- Moreland City Council Hall
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21 JAN, 2002
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0930 – 1400
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–FIELD VISIT
Field Visit to CERES Community Environment Park, Brunswick, Victoria
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The Impact of EM in Agriculture and Waste Management in Latin America
Panfilo Tabora1, Carlos Hernandez1, Shuichi Okumoto1, Masaki Shintanian2 and Takatsuru Nishikawa3
Solid and liquid waste management with EM to produce healthy smelling soil ammendments (bokashi, lixiviates and lagoon washings) from poultry, cattle and pig manure and other farm residues, is now getting very good reviews from public officials, and many private firms in such countries as Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Argentina and Guatemala. Organic matter stabilization is provided by the EM as its microbial populations inhibit putrifaction.
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Impact of Effective Microbes in Agriculture and Environmental Development in Asia
U R Sangakkara
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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Organic Amendments and Microbial Inoculants for Sustainable Productivity of Crops in Africa
J. F. Prinsloo1, P. L. de Jager2, B. J. Lienberg2
Investigations were carried out on sugar cane and bananas to compare and evaluate the nutrient utilization efficiencies of EM treated organic – inorganic fertilized crops with those receiving chemical fertilizers only. The organic amendment used for both crops was CMS, a liquid byproduct from the sugar cane industry with relatively high potassium content. The paper presents strategies for CMS application and EM for commercial production of sugar cane and bananas and the effects thereof on soil quality improvements, especially with respect to sodium, magnesium and calcium/potassium ratios in intensively irrigated clay soils of relative dry regions of South Africa. The effects of organic amendments, and microbial inoculants on crop growth and yield, product quality, sucrose content and total production are discussed.
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Impact of EM in European Agriculture and Environmental Management
Ulrike Hader, Franz Hummer, Franz Tschiggerl
Multikraft, Haiding-Wels, Austria
In Austria organic broiler management in larger quantities is quite difficult and not popular. Hygienic and health problems force farmers to use desinfects, vaccinations and antibiotic additives. A Styrian broiler farmer, producing about 200,000 broilers a year, decided to leave conventionally pathways. Accepting that production with EM technology prevents the use of any chemical additives he started an experiment in spring 2001. Thus attempts were executed under EM technology and Kyusei Nature Farming conditions. The main intention was an improvement of productivity in organic broiler production.
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Transforming Organic Wastes – The Bokashi Network in America
J. Gabriel
EM Technologies, Inc., Arizona, USA
The EM Bokashi Network is a worldwide grassroots movement aimed at promoting community recycling of food waste and gardening through the use of EM (Effective Microorganisms). Inspired by Dr. Teruo Higa, discoverer of EM, this network has its roots in Japan. The network’s primary mission is to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills and to encourage the recycling of organic waste. Bokashi is a Japanese agricultural term meaning fermented organic matter. Here it is used to mean a fermented compost starter made with wheat or rice bran and other organic materials and EM. The Network promotes the use of EM Bokashi as a tool to transform food waste into a nutrient rich compost that can be used for gardening and landscaping.
With the support of Dr. and Mrs. Higa, in 1996 the Tucson, Arizona-based company EM Technologies, Inc. launched the EM Bokashi Network-USA to introduce EM Bokashi food waste recycling to schools and communities in the United States. Pilot projects at Miles Exploratory Learning Center and the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) in Tucson have led these schools to be recognized as national models for their innovative composting and gardening projects. Since its inception, EMBN has outreached to over seventy schools and organizations throughout the U.S. and diverted 120 tons of food waste from landfills.
Our program is unique in that it provides all individuals, regardless of their age or ability, a chance to contribute to their communities and to become environmental advocates. Below we discuss in more detail these two model schools and other projects, our outreach program (workshops and presentations), and the Network’s goals for the future.
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Preservation of the Natural Environments Through EM Technology
Y. Hoshino and T. Higa
University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan.
The world faces problems of pollution from different sources. Many remedies are being tested to combat these diverse situations. Microbial products have received attention as viable remediation tools for environmental pollution. Amongst these, solutions of Effective Microorganisms (EM) offer significant scope to combat different types of pollution problems. Studies have illustrated the benefits of EM and its metabolites in overcoming problems of both solid and liquid waste management. The presentation highlights the prospects of environmental sanitation through EM Technology.
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–SESSION 2: EM IN AUSTRALIA
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Effective Microorganisms in Agriculture
S T Schultz and D J Schultz
Australia
The possibilities of incorporating Effective Microorganisms (EM) into broad acre farming and in a green manure fallow were evaluated along with the impact of the microbial solution on herbicide resistant weeds. EM was applied to the green manure crop and disked in at springtime, followed by an application of the microbial solution at autumn with rains. The third application was three weeks before planting. Crop emergence was higher, despite very dry conditions. Weed competition was lower and the incidence of black leg disease was minimal. The yields were higher than the averages of the region, in this dry season. The prospects of using EM are presented on the basis of these experiences.
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Waste Management Through EM Technology
K Bellamy and B Horsely
Vital Resource Management Pty Ltd. Brisbane, Australia.
Australia has over 12 on site treatment processes for upgrading wastewater treatment. However, trade interests mask the success of the systems. Thus Vital Resource Management Pty. developed a modular process stream approach using Effective Microorganisms (EM) to treat wastewater. The pilot project was initiated in the Mc Kay City and consisted of four processes, namely biological augmentation, the black box anaerobic and aerobic processes, oxidation and advanced oxidation respectively. The presentation highlights the process and successes achieved by this system in waste_water management of a city at low cost but with a high degree of success.
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Impact of EM Technology-Case Studies in Australia
B Seage
EM Australia - Sydney, South Wales, Australia
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