Innovations in Soil Science - Professional development for
Soil Scientists and Agronomists
Thursday 8 June 2023
L -R: Dr Gary Clarke, Sue Briggs, Dr Jason Condon, Kerri Robson, Brad Costin, Jim Shovelton, Dr Helen Hayden, Dr Peter Fisher.
In conjunction with Soil Sciences Australia and Agriculture Victoria, the Gecko Clan Landcare Network hosted a professional development event for soil professionals in North-East Victoria.
The event was held as part of the Gecko Clan Project: ‘What's holding you back? Soil extension for soil health and productivity in North-East Victoria’
A copy of the event program can be found here: Event program and Speakers
Copies of the presentations are available at the links below:
- Kerri Robson (Gecko Clan Landcare Network) Welcome & Introduction
- Brad Costin (Agriculture Victoria) The case for soil health
- Dr Jason Condon (Charles Sturt University) Soil Acidity – Why we need to change our management, identification of subsurface acidity and new management methods
- Jim Shovelton (Meridian Agriculture) Making the best use of testing to grow soil carbon
- Dr Helen Hayden (University of Melbourne) Soil microbiology & soil-plant microbe interaction
- Dr Gary Clark (La Trobe University) Understanding what’s below 30cm – subsoil constraints & collecting data
- Sue Briggs (CSBP Soil & Plant Analysis Lab) Soil Sampling Guidelines for representative soil sampling
- Michael Walker (Soil Sciences Australia) Registered Soil Practitioner - A new national accreditation for soil professionals
- In the pit Soil Pit Interpretation with Dr Gary Clark (La Trobe University)
This project is funded by the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program - Smart Farms Small Grants - Soil Extension Activities