We wanted to bring to the attention of TFS members the opportunity to access low-cost soil sampling and certified testing under the Pilot Soil Monitoring and Incentives Program. There is a requirement to share your data and results in exchange for the sampling and testing. Farmers could be eligible for benefits of up to $10,000 […]
Tag Archives: Soils
Nutrient Advantage Lab Christmas Hours
Healthy Soils Webinar
Update: We have received the recordings from the below webinars and they are available here MLA Healthy Soils Webinars 2021 – YouTube There is an interactive workshop discussing key soil issues with experienced evidence-based soil experts with our MLA Healthy Soils Groups, taking place. Details: Tuesday 27th July 2021, 9am-12pm (AEST) About the webinar: Healthy […]
Parasite Control and Healthy Soils Workshop
Last week we held a TFS field day looking at Parasite Control with Matt Playford of Dawbuts and Soil Profiles with Graminus and Jason Condon. We kicked off early in an effort to make the event a true half day, and we were hosted by Clive and Meredith Cawthorne at Kialla. A big TFS thanks […]
Healthy Soils Workshop 3 Soil Interpretation
Towards the end of last year we held the third Healthy Soils workshop in the series of workshops we are running in conjunction with Graminus Consulting. Jim and Nathan from Graminus combined with Dr Jason Condon from Charles Sturt University to present an entertaining and informative half day on soil interpretation. It was a very […]
Dr Jason Condon presenting at Healthy Soils Workshop this Friday the 20th
In conjunction with Graminus Consulting, Dr Jason Condon will be presenting at the upcoming Healthy Soils workshop to be held on farm at Gunning. Dr Condon holds a BAgricSc (Hons) degree from LaTrobe University (honours research around the amelioration of subsoil acidity) and a PhD investigating the effect of nitrogen transformations on the formation of […]
Next Healthy Soils Workshop 20th November
The next workshop in our Healthy and Productive Soils series with Graminus Consulting has been set for the 20th of November. This workshop will be looking at getting to know soil types with this one focusing on sands, loams and clays. To register to attend this event please go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/healthy-soils-training-course-tickets-128475017235 The location for this event […]
Sulfur in Agriculture and Fertiliser S Efficiency
TFS members were fortunate to have the opportunity to hear Professor Graeme Blair from the University of New England speak as part of the recent Healthy Soils workshop. Professor Blair’s in-depth presentation on sulfur use in agriculture and its relationship with fertiliser and it’s efficiency, was well received by members. We learnt that one of […]