Compost Nerd-Out: The Science of Green Loop
L1. Eudaimonia, 274 Korito Rd, Korito · Free · with Prof Peter Lockhart (FRSNZ) - Biomathematics & network analysis Leads microbial network modelling and functional inference Dr Dragana Gagic - Environmental microbiology Leads ecological interpretation and validation of microbial function Ms Patricia McLenachan - Molecular biology & sequencing Specialist in Oxford Nanopore sequencing and microbial analysis Dr Nadja Caroline Gottfert - MD & environmental scientist Leads field implementation, monitoring, and soil health validation Sustainable Taranaki - Green Loop team- Mieke Verschoor, Sophie Walker, Joe Turton, Jermaine Stewart and Elric Aublant
Join researchers from Massey University and the Sustainable Taranaki Green Loop team for a deep dive into the science behind turning food waste into living soil. Featuring insights from the Pivot Research-in-Action Award 2026, this session explores bokashi fermentation, Soil Food Web biology, portable eDNA sequencing, and microbial ecology. Suitable for farmers, growers, educators, students, researchers, and the compost-curious.
Date
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 10am–12.30pm