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Soil pit day: Session 2
13-February from 13:30 to 16:30
Details
| Date: | Tuesday 13 February 2018 |
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| Time: |
1:30pm-4:30pm
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Event category: | Land and pastures, Past event |
| Venue |
Byee
Byee,
Queensland
4605
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