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Soil pit day: Session 1

Date: Tuesday 13 February 2018
Time:
8:00am-11:00am AEST
Event category: ,
Venue Haly Creek
Haly Creek, Queensland 4610 Australia
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Would you like to learn more about Black Soils in the South Burnett?

The Soil Pit Day will be presented by Agronomist David Hall. David is a self-employed agriculture consultant with extensive experience in plant nutrition and soil fertility working with cropping, dairy and grazing land managers.

Each session will cover:

How soil changes with depth:

  • Soil texture
  • Soil structure
  • Impact of change on plant roots and crop production

How can we change our practices to improve our soil:

  • Soil nutrients
  • Soil fertility
  • Soil health

Eligible participants will receive a follow up one-on-one property visit from an agronomist.

Session 1: Tuesday 13 February 8:00–11:00am
Location: Trevor Black’s Property, 867 Flagstone Creek Rd, Haly Creek

Session 2: Tuesday 13 February 1:30–4:30pm
Location: John Allen’s Oakland Farms Property, Sempfs Rd Byee (Via Murgon)

Smoko provided, please bring a hat, covered shoes for outdoors & a water bottle.

RSVP Friday 9 February 2018

*Note: both sessions are the same, so only attend one.

For more information contact Marisa Young on 0439 032 253 or marisa@betterburnett.com

To RSVP contact Melinda on (07) 4166 3898 or admin@burnettcatchment.org