GrazFert Program – Benalla & District
Date/Time
Date(s) - Thursday, September 5, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
DEECA Office
Categories
Event information:
Soil test interpretation and nutrient budgeting for beef and sheep farmers
Hosted by Agriculture Victoria, project partners Gecko Clan Landcare Network
GrazFert is a farm nutrient management program that enables beef and sheep farmers to make better fertiliser decisions.
It provides an opportunity for farmers to access independent support and advice for their soil and pasture management.
Program presenters discuss a number of topics at two workshops, including:
- provides 2 soil and 2 feed tests
- interpreting soil tests and feed test results
- pasture management and ground cover
- minimising nutrient losses and erosion
- reducing soil acidity, and
- maximising soil health from fertilizer and lime inputs.
What’s involved?
- Farm visit, pasture walk and soil sampling of 2 paddocks and feed testing of pastures
- Attendance at two local workshops focused on soil test interpretation and nutrient budgeting
- Preparation of a Farm Nutrient Plan.
- Program is Free
To learn more about the GrazFert Program, check out the YouTube video.
DATES
Soil sampling and Pasture sampling will be done with farmer and Greg Bekker in September by appointment.
Workshop 1: Soil test interpretation
Friday 20th October 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
DEECA Office 89 Sydney Road Benalla
Workshop 2: Nutrient budgeting
TBC
REGISTER
Please register your interest via this form by Monday 4th September https://forms.gle/qy6K1eprHxyhJCXDA
(Please note you do not have to sign in to Google to complete this form)
or by contacting Greg Bekker at Agriculture Victoria, mobile; 0417 340 236 or email [email protected]
This project is supported by Smart Farms Small Grants – an Australian Government initiative.
Project partners Gecko Clan Landcare Network
Click here for the event flyer – Benalla and District GrazFert Flyer 2023