Soilmaster Copyright 1996 - Soilmaster(TM)

The Group is a technology provider for the general agricultural and business community.

We  access to top quality research in a variety of fields and the principal Rob Cumming has published in a broad range of important agricultural management areas with concentration on acid soils management.

 Laboratory Analysis:

• Soils Analysis including physical and general soil fertility and with special emphasis on acid and saline soils together with providing solutions to their problems and management plans;
• Analysis of water used generally in the agricultural or urban community (of potable and waste water standards);
• Physical soils testing for suitability in the agricultural and urban sectors.
• Specialized assistance to the mining industry.
• High level computer data base management.

1. Farming Industry
2. Urban Development
3. Environmental Assessment

• Analytical services for the Horticultural Industry.
• Design and construction assistance for farm dams and water management systems;
• Specialized research facilities - Field and Laboratory;
• Undertaking research into acid soils in the NSW Tablelands;
• Provision of training for agribusiness and business sectors;
• Development of training programmes for agribusiness;
• Development of appropriate land use constraints in Urban and Rural areas as restricted by development control plans;
• Co-ordination of projects with State Government authorities;
• Land Development Cost Estimates environmental, geotechnical, planning and associated areas;
• Development of Project briefs and Project Management;
• Land Development : Hydrology, site changes for development eg earthworks, excavation, land filling, site stabilisation runoff control, foundation assessment, retention areas to minimize runoff;
• Land capability assessment including. physical and natural resources of rezoning, development and urban areas;
• Provision of property management services including. property inspections in rural and semi-rural areas, re-appraisals and agreement ratification;

• Field investigations and mapping;
• Site conditions - surface and subsurface;
• Site classification;
• Foundation design and earthworks;
• Geo-technical engineering;
• Slope and ground stability;

•   Provision of a broad range of agricultural services, including agronomy, farm management plans (agronomy, stocking rates, carrying capacities, noxious weeds, condition reports)

• Soil and sub-surface analysis. Currently undertake these analyses for a range of clients.

• Reme Pty. Ltd., since taking over the client base of Midwest Laboratories at Mudgee, is operating its laboratory in accordance with NATA and ISO(9000) guidelines.
• The Company is currently applying for ISO 9000 registration for a full range of chemical and physical analyses. The Company is satisfying the requirements of the Victorian and NSW Departments of Agriculture in compliance with current quality control for soil and plant analysis.
• The Company is competent to interpret data eminating from testing of waters and soils eg. leachate and give appropriate site remediation and rehabilitation advice.
• The range of Companies and Businesses Serviced by Reme Pty Ltd is large and includes: Municipal, Australian, Local, Agribusiness, State and Federal Government,.
• The above gives an indication of the range of clients for whom the Company has undertaken a range of consultancy or analytical work.
• We are happy to supply contact names, addresses and telephone numbers on request.

NAME - Robert William Cumming

ADDRESS - 5 Sydney Road Tel: 048 221166
P.O. Box 2 , GOULBURN N.S.W. 2580
Phone: 61-248 221166 Country (61) Area (0248)

• MARITAL STATUS - Married, 2 children
• NATIONALITY - Australian
• HEALTH - no disabilities or health problems
• LANGUAGE - English
• EDUCATION - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons.) University of New England (Soil Science MAJOR)
• Bachelor of Science (Geology) Macquarie University incomplete 1986
• Diploma of Education (Technical)
• Australian Institute Management - Middle Management Programme

• Present-1988 Soil and Environmental Consultant Director - Reme Pty Ltd
• 1988 - 1994 Lecturer - Rural Studies Goulburn TAFE
• 1987-1988 Visiting Scientist CSIRO Division of Soils
• 1985 District Soil Conservationist - Scone
• 1982-1985 Research Officer - Goulburn/Southeast Region
• Mining and Soil Consultant - Woodlawn Mine
• 1978-1982 Investigations Officer - Metropolitan Area
• 1978-1987 Lecturer (Part time) Goulburn TAFE
• 1975-1978 District Soil Conservationist - Henty
• 1973-1975 Soil Conservationist - Young
• 1974 District Soil Conservationist - Gundagai
• 1971-1972 Trainee Soil Conservationist - Inverell
• 1965-1969 Farm Assistant
   

• Australian Institute of Agricultural Science (1970-1987 and >1996)
• Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS)
• Certified Practicing Agriculturalist (CPAg)
• Soil Science Society of Australia (> 1983)
• Soil and Water Conservation Association of Australia(>1987)
• Australian Institute of Management (> 1986 to 1998)
• Agricultural Technologists of Australasia (Member) (> 1989 to 1996)
• Australasian Register of Agricultural Consultants (> 1989)
• Grasslands Society (> 1985)

• David Stead Foundation - Wirrimbirra - President 2004 -2005
  
• Rotary Club Goulburn Mulwaree (1987-present) including. Director
• Goulburn Action Group(>1991) President
• Rotary Club Scone (1985-1987) Director
• Scone Neighborhood Watch 1985/6 Deputy Chairman
• Rotary Club Goulburn Mulwaree (1978-1985) incl. Director
• Scouts Association Goulburn & Scone (1979-88) incl. President
• Rotary Club Henty (1975 - 1978) Director
• Member of Goulburn City Council Environment Committeee 1996- current
• Member of Working Party for Sustainable Agriculture - Sydney Basin 1996 - current

 Soils Interpretation

•  Preparation of and development of techniques for soil survey in the Urban and Rural environment on the Southeast and Metropolitan regions;
• Responsible for all aspects of soils inputs into South east Region reports from 1978 to 1985.
• Responsible for the preparation and technical competence of urban capability reports. (exceeding 2000 ha) for Soil Conservation Service between 1978 and 1985.
• Developed an interactive database for assessment of soil test results for direct reporting to clients;
• Developed new techniques for soil analysis;
• Developing techniques for new methods of soil analysis, whichcan be used in a range of predictive situations;
• Development of new diagnostic techniques for soil and property monitoring;

• Development of a Plan of Management for an operating Lead-Copper-Zinc mine. this type of planning is being adopted by the NSW Department of Mines.
• Responsible for the implementation of monetary control and technical content of consultancies to private industry involving the Soil Conservation Service, Public Works Department and Private Contractors of $1.5m.

• Development of assessment techniques on urban and rural development sites for water control and reduction of sedimentation.
• Development of the concept - "Constraints to Development" in an Urban/ semi urban environment which has been accepted by Southern NSW Councils.
• Development of a system of comment on geo-technical reports in difficult areas of Urbanisation. This has been embodied in Soil Conservation Service Policy.
• Responsible for re-mapping of the Warragamba Dam catchment area and development of the concept of "Areas of priority for erosion treatment"
• Responsible for (at commencement) of the mapping of the Shoalhaven River catchment area and development of the concept of "Areas of priority for erosion treatment"
• Represented the Soil Conservation Service as an expert witness at Land and Environment hearings.
• Represented private clients as an expert witness at Land and Environment hearings;
• Developed a strategic and unique approach to disposal of effluent on semi-rural and urban blocks

• Responsibility for the design, supervision and construction of rehabilitation works in an operating heavy metals mine in a high rainfall area. This program exceeded $5m in value.
• Responsible for design and development of rehabilitation programs for derelict mine sites in the South east (Captains Flat and Mt. Costigan)
• Developed innovative techniques for erosion and sediment control on a range of sites;
• Produced EIS and Statement of Environmental Effects for a range of extractive sites including sand, clay and gravel

• Review of over 250 development proposals to ensure adequate erosion control content and environmental protection at EIS and Development Application levels.
• 25 years experience in applied and general soil conservation, with 13 years District and specialised regional responsibilities.
• Design supervision and implementation of broad acre soil conservation works programs for farming and grazing lands in the Central and Southern Slopes and Tablelands of NSW.
• Responsible of implementation of erosion control works programs in both intensive horticulture and broad acre agricultural undertakings.
• Preparation of Farm Plans for grazing, horticultural and agricultural industries of NSW.

•  Innovative developments of computer modeling techniques to model water use related to actual rainfall leading to provision of adequate site water controls in mining and developmental situations.
• Development of database management systems to control client contact and data aquisition of results from the laboratory

• Specialised research experience in all aspects of acid soils research in high level research environments.
• Development of techniques for land management and its control;
• Development of techniques to identify areas prone to acidity and salinity.
• Development of and involvement in soil acidity research to lead to treatment of acid soils in Southeast Australia.
• Development and introduction of new analytical techniques for soil fertility management in Australia
• Recognition as an expert in the field of acid soil management and soil fertility assessment

• Organisation and leadership of field days for agriculturalists in research, extension and practice.
• Broad experience in teaching of adults at Certificate level
• Development of technical curriculum for State wide programs in soils and agronomy;
  
• Implementation of new and existing curricula for adults
• Responsible for development of Training seminars for the Soil Conservation Service and Valuers General Department in 1982-1987
• Developed a direct education programme with Regional Newspapers, which has appeared monthly in 150 000 papers, known as: POKING ABOUT IN THE DIRT

 Publicity
 

•  Experienced in a broad range of extension and research activities including the preparation of press releases, radio and television interviews;
• Experienced in a broad range of Public Speaking;
• Contribute on a regular basis to Rural Publications to extend the knowledge and education of farmers in Australia (FarmMagazine)

• A broad range of references     Click here for Reference List

LAND MANAGEMENT PLANNER

Lyle has responsibility for day to day management of a the  planning activities in Reme Soils at Goulburn and has been active  in LANDCARE.

 His experience includes:

 *  Management of soil, plant and water testing results  at  Goulburn, for a broad range of clients including:
 
 

• Local Government
• Mining Industry
• Private contractors
• Agribusiness
• Farmers
• State Government Departments
• Federal Instrumentalities

 PERSONAL DATA

• Diploma of Agriculture (Dookie)
• Member Goulburn Rotary Club
• Past member of APEX
• Active participant in local affairs

 Environmental Scientist THAT is:

Responsible for supporting the environmental and soilmaster programme, developing new regional opportunities and new opportunities for the Company.

Reports to general manager.

Develops relationships with existing clients, as well as working to create relationships with retail centers to expand opportunities.
 

Requirements: Degree in Environmental Science, Rural science, Agriculture or equivalent. Demonstrated experience in promoting and selling technical products.Computer skills. Presentation skills. Ability to demonstrate not only technical products themselves, but also their effective marketing in a variety of settings.

Must be adept with spreadsheet and word processing software. Prior work in a similar position for a company that uses soil test results would be a plus.
 
 

ENGINEER

R.D. MORGAN

NAME: Robert David Morgan
ADDRESS:
7 Rex Street, Tel: 0248 222 749
KENMORE NSW 2580
MARITAL STATUS - Married

 NATIONALITY - Australian

 EDUCATION - Educated at North Richmond Primary and Richmond High School.
- Completed examinations for Local Government Engineer's Certificate in May 1969.
Awarded Local Government Engineer's  Certificate No.1760.
CONTINUING EDUCATION

 - Post Graduate, short and refresher courses and seminars attended since 1978;
-  Construction Management of Civil Works - Australian  Institute of Management
- Foundations and Footing Systems for Residential and Light Industrial Buildings - UNSW
- Total Catchment Management - Soil Conservation Service
- The Behaviour & Design of Steel Structures - AISC
- Limit state Design of Portal Frame Buildings - AISC
- Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Building Elements - Cement & Concrete Assn
. - Design and Construction of Segmental Paving - UNSW
-  Current Research in Geotechnical Engineering  with  particular reference to reactive soils, landfills, andslides, and  tailings dams - UNSW

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMIST AND QUALITY CONTROL

Rob Cumming
 

GOULBURN Ph 0248 221166
MARITAL STATUS -
NATIONALITY - Australian
HEALTH - OK
LANGUAGE - English
EDUCATION - BE Woolongong

Employment:
Present to 2000 - Quality Control Chemist Reme Pty. Ltd
2000  - 1996 - Private Business and University

 LEARNED SOCIETIES:
2001 - Soil Science Society of Australia

 OTHER:
 

 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Soils Interpretation:
* One years experience in applied and general soils analytical methods.
* Responsibility for day to day quality control management of a routine soil testing laboratory at Goulburn.
* Quality control management of a soil, plant and water testing laboratory at Goulburn, which tests materials for a broad range of clients including:
Local Government
Mining Industry
Private contractors
Agribusiness
Farmers
State Government Departments
Federal Instrumentalities

 * Development of new techniques for analysis
* Preparation of research results for projects which develop new strategies for research in acid soils
* Involvement in innovative farmer management bodies, developing new techniques for sound environmental management in the higher rainfall areas
* Provision of the following laboratory services:

 # Soils analysis including phosphate, general fertility, soil structural problems with special emphasis on acid soils and their problems.
# Analysis of water used generally in the agricultural, environmental and urban community.
# Physical soil testing for suitability in the agricultural or urban community.
# Analytical services for the horticultural industry
# Specialised research facilities - field and laboratory
# Undertaking research into acid soils in the NSW Tablelands and Slopes.

TECHNICAN

Vacant  

TELEPHONE : 0248 221166
CAREER OBJECTIVE

 To become successful within an organisation that offers a challenge and has opportunities for advancement.

EDUCATION

SECONDARY : - YEAR 12 CERTIFICATE
Current - REME SOILS LAB ANALYST

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 Soils Interpretation:
*  Four  years experience in applied and  general  soils  analytical methods.
*  Responsibility  for day to day management of  a  routine  soil testing laboratory at Goulburn.
*  Management  of a soil, plant and water testing  laboratory  at Goulburn,  which  tests materials for a broad  range  of  clients including:

• Local Government
• Mining Industry
• Private contractors
• Agribusiness
• Farmers
• State Government Departments
• Federal Instrumentalities
  

 #  Soils  analysis including phosphate, general  fertility,  soil structural problems with special emphasis on acid soils and their problems.
# Analysis of water used generally in the agricultural and urban community.
#  Physical soil testing for suitability in the agricultural  or urban community.
# Analytical services for the horticultural industry
# Specialised research facilities - field and laboratory
# Undertaking research into acid soils in the NSW Tablelands and Slopes.

ACCOUNTS and ADMINISTRATION

Ros Cumming
 

Provision of day to day accountancy services

BOTANIST

Dick Windsor

ADDRESS:  Ph 0248 221166
MARITAL STATUS - Married
NATIONALITY - Australian
HEALTH - OK
LANGUAGE - English
EDUCATION - B.Sci (UNE)

Employment:

Present to 1990 -   Consulting Botanist Reme Pty. Ltd
1990 - 1972      -   Horticulturalist - Canberra
1980 - 1992      -   TAFE Lecturer
1970 - 1977      -   UNE Demonstrator

 LEARNED SOCIETIES:
1991 - Soil Science Society of Australia

 OTHER:
Horticultural Society

 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Soils Interpretation:
* Twenty years experience in applied and general soils analytical methods.
* Responsibility for day to day provision of botanical advice to a routine soil testing laboratory at Goulburn.
* Provision of information for a soil, plant and water testing laboratory at Goulburn, which tests materials for a broad range of clients including:
Local Government
Mining Industry
Private contractors
Agribusiness
Farmers
State Government Departments
Federal Instrumentalities

* Development of new techniques for analysis
* Preparation of research results for projects which develop new strategies for research in acid soils
* Involvement in innovative farmer management bodies, developing new techniques for sound environmental management in the higher rainfall areas

* Provision of the following services supporting:

 # Soils analysis including phosphate, general fertility, soil structural problems with special emphasis on acid soils and their problems.
# Analysis of water used generally in the agricultural, environmental and urban community.
# Physical soil testing for suitability in the agricultural or urban community.
# Analytical services for the horticultural industry
# Specialised research facilities - field and laboratory
# Undertaking research into acid soils in the NSW Tablelands and Slopes.
 
 

Soilmaster Agronomist

Job description:  Responsible for supporting soilmaster programme, developing new regional opportunities and new opportunities for the Company.

Reports to general manager.

Develops relationships with existing clients, as well as working to create relationships with retail centers to expand opportunities.
 

Requirements: Degree in Rural science, Agriculture or equivalent. Demonstrated experience in promoting and selling technical products.Computer skills. Presentation skills. Ability to demonstrate not only technical products themselves, but also their effective marketing in a variety of settings.  Must be adept with spreadsheet and word processing software. Prior work in a similar position for a company that uses soil test results would be a plus.

SOILMASTER FACILITATOR

New Position THAT:

Provides immediate support to a group of farmers on a local basis. The job is located in your town and requires a good working knowledge of agriculture and a desire to work confidently with people to achieve set targets, goals and objectives.

Requirements: Demonstrated skills in writing technical documentation involving communications issues. Skilled in one to one communication and with an internet connection and current free time of two weeks per year.

No formal qualifications are necessary, but flexibility is a must-have and a willingness to learn. Training programmes are provided on a regular basis.