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Closing the Gap Sandy Soils Seminar
Oct 19

Closing the Gap Sandy Soils Seminar

Free
Registrations Closed
Date & Time
19 October 2022 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Timezone
(UTC+10:30) Australia/Adelaide

Registrations Are Closed

 

A seminar to help grain growers and advisers tap into the higher grain production potential of sandy soils. Constrained by their limited capacity to hold moisture and nutrients, many sandy soils in the states’ low- and medium-rainfall zones produce less than half of their yield potential.

 

Program

 

  • Soil pit session | Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting 
    • The redevelopment of constraints on old delved ground and the impact of three different deep rippers on soil condition

 

  • Deep tillage masterclass | Dr Jack Desbiolles, University of South Australia
    • Optimising machinery selection and set up for your constraints

 

  • Economics of Deep Tillage | Nathanial Modra, Pinion Advisory 

 

  • Closing the yield gap | Dr Mel Fraser and Amanda Pearce, SARDI
    • The latest on lime - including online calculator
    • SandBox - an online platform to explore results across the sandy soil program

 

  • Site inspection of wheat nutrient response trials

 

 

As this is a GRDC funded event, there is no charge to attend, however registrations are essential. To register click on the Purchase Tickets tab. 

 

Please bring the following:

 

  • Chair - so you are comfortable while listening to presenters
  • Pen and notebook - so you don't miss any critical information
  • Refillable water bottle - to keep you hydrated

 

Closing the Gap Sandy Soil Masterclass

 

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Event Location
414 Hundred of Makin Road
Sherwood SA 5267

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