Adopting a precision approach to nutrient management in sandy soils. COONALPYN - Workshop 1 + Field Walk
Event description
Adopting a precision approach to nutrient management in sandy soils
Workshop 1 + Paddock Walk
10.45am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Pub lunch! & afternoon tea provided
Beginning with workshop at Coonalpyn Hotel, followed by lunch and paddock walk at 16 Lutze Road - Coonalpyn
Workshop
Creating zones to adopt variable rate tech
Soil sampling accurately within zones
Field Walk Soil Hub Sandy Soils Solution Finder: using soil data to select the best amelioration package
Paddock 1 Zone based management strategies to boost production after clay spreading
Paddock 2 Value of soil inversion - Plozza Plow - for water repellence / constraints & increased crop & pasture yields
FUTURE WORKSHOP 2 WILL INCLUDE SOIL ANALYSIS FROM YOUR PADDOCKS
Speakers
Dr Mel Fraser Soil Function Consulting
Felicity Turner Turner Agriservices
Local Farmers
Gavin and Jenni Lutze
Arran Loechel
Event Sponsors
Coorong District Council
Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan
Meat and Livestock Australia
Limestone Coast Landscape Board
MacKillop Farm Management Group
Grains Research and Development Corporation
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