In conjunction with Graminus Consulting, TFS is offering members the opportunity to be involved in workshops covering topics related to healthy soils. The first workshop was held at Gunning in February 2020 and was based on the management and measurement of ground cover. The workshop covered the importance of ground cover and gave participants the opportunity to get out in the paddock practicing visual measurement methods. The factsheet from this workshop is available to download in the link below.
These workshops are available through funding from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) with the second workshop scheduled for May. The topics tabled for workshop 2 are interpreting soil tests and developing pasture fertiliser plans. This will be an online event with the notice of when and how coming soon.
Soil Testing
Annual soil testing is an important step for producers monitoring soil fertility. TFS offers all members a streamlined soil testing process with $225 of free testing each year. Members can also take advantage of the reduced TFS rates for additional testing. The soil testing program has been running since 2015 and members that participate annually have built up an understanding of their soil fertility levels and compositions. Results are collated and analysed by industry experts with feedback presented to members in the second half of the financial year. For more information on becoming a member to be able to take advantage of soil testing please contact us.