Focus on Phosphorus Forum

Focus on Phosphorus Forum

Lucindale

Thursday 28 August 2025

8.45am - 12.30pm

Lucindale Football Clubrooms

3 Centenary Avenue Lucindale SA

MFMG Members $25, additional MFMG primary producer members $15, Non-MFMG members $100.

Morning tea and light lunch provided.

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Gain first-hand insights from leading researchers and agronomists as they unpack how phosphorus behaves, the potential challenges to its availability, and what it means for your cropping decisions.

Take a deep dive into phosphorus sources and application - its constraints, sources and strategy. How can these learnings drive practical strategies on farm? 

Hear about the recently commenced South Australian Grains Trust (SAGIT) phosphorus project.

This Forum is designed for farmers and agronomists keen to dive deeper into phosphorus and its role in crop nutrition — covering its behaviour, challenges and application. A dedicated Q&A session will provide a valuable opportunity to have your specific questions addressed. 

Presenters and Topics:

• Adam Hancock, Agronomist - SAGIT phosphorus project introduction and variable rate application
• Therese McBeath, CSIRO - Understanding constraints to phosphorus on calcareous soils
• Nigel Whilhelm, SARDI - Phosphorus sources and strategy
• Sean Mason - Soil testing options and critical values
• Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting - Practical Decisions

Cost

MFMG Members $25, additional MFMG primary producer members $15

Non MFMG members $100.

Morning tea and light lunch provided.

*To receive the reduced ticket price you must login to your account on this website

Registrations essential- www.mackillopgroup.com.au/events

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Presenters

Adam Hancock, Agronomist, Elders

Adam Hancock is an agronomist based in South East South Australia with over 15 years of experience supporting growers. He is passionate about applied research and development, with a focus on crop nutrition, soil constraints and farming systems. At Elders, Adam provides agronomic advice, including precision agriculture services. He has managed numerous industry-funded projects and is a long-time collaborator with grower groups and research bodies. Adam holds roles with the Mackillop Farm Management Group, the South Australian Durum Growers Association and the Grassland Society, and previously served on the GRDC Regional Cropping Solutions Panel. He is committed to ensuring research delivers practical benefits to growers.

Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting

Dr Melissa Fraser from Soil Function Consulting is the Limestone Coast’s resident soil scientist, working across research and development, extension and education and on-farm diagnosis of constraints. She fell in love with the region when she started her PhD in 2005 and has spent more than 20 years working across SA, Qld and the NT exploring solutions to the challenges that our farmers face. Dr Fraser is passionate about soil health and the role it plays in growing healthy plants, crops, animals and humans and will share the latest results and recommendations on soil carbon and areas to focus on to lower on-farm emissions.

• Pen and notebook - so you don't miss any critical information

This project is funded by:

This project is supported by South Australian Grain Industry Trust and SA Drought Hub through the Australian Governments' Future Drought Fund.