Making effective soil and fertiliser decisions in grazing systems - Frances

Making effective soil and fertiliser decisions in grazing systems

Frances Hotel

Railway Terrace, Frances (note change of venue to Frances Hotel, from the Football Club) 

Tuesday 24 October

9am - 4pm

Topics

• Nutrient considerations in grazing systems - Felicity Turner, Turner Agribusiness
• Other constraint considerations and soil sampling - Dr Melissa Fraser, Soil Function Consulting
• Soil result interpretation and decision making - Felicity Turner, Turner Agribusiness and Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting

Farm Visits

• Soil pit inspection - ID and discuss constraints and options for amelioration to boost pasture production 
• Inspect paddock treatments at Conkar Park
• Spading demonstration at Western Flat

Presenters

• Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting
• Felicity Turner, Turner Agribusiness

Morning tea, lunch and end of day refreshments provided.

There is no charge to attend, however registrations are essential. To register click on the Purchase Tickets tab.

The project has been funded through the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilient Soils and Landscapes grants program and the Grains Research & Development Corporation, and is supported by the SA Drought Resilience and Adoption Hub.

This project was funded by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, through funding from the National Landcare Program Smart Farms Small Grants – an Australian Government initiative.