Join us for an engaging session focused on improving soil health and unlocking productivity gains in beef and sheep farming systems.
This workshop will highlight region-specific insights and opportunities for producers in the Leneva-Wodonga area and is supported by Leneva Castle Creek Landcare group.
Presented by Dr Cassandra Schefe.
Topics covered:
· Physical and chemical barriers in soil
· Pasture root behavior and growth limitations
· Soil carbon’s role in moisture retention and soil health
· The connection between soil carbon and emissions
· Soil pH testing, lime applications, and overall fertility
· The importance of ground cover and topsoil protection
· Selecting pasture species to optimise rainfall capture
Presented by Dr Cassandra Schefe, a soil scientist with over 25 years’ experience in identifying and addressing soil constraints in agriculture, with expertise and experience spanning from synchrotrons to soil pits.
Delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program.