Exploring soil health and productivity opportunities in irrigated and dryland systems.

Exploring Soil Health and Productivity Opportunities in Irrigated and Dryland Cropping Systems

Join us for an informative session focused on understanding soil health challenges and

opportunities in the Boorhaman region, with a particular focus on both irrigated and non-irrigated

cropping systems.

PRESENTED BY DR CASSANDRA SCHEFE
Topics Covered:
• Enhancing soil fertility • Improving water holding capacity
• Building better soil aggregation • Managing salinity
• Addressing soil compaction and waterlogging • Tackling reduced soil structure
  Key Takeaways:
• Why building soil carbon is critical to improving water retention
• Strategies for managing physical and chemical constraints in the soil profile
• How to unlock productivity potential by better understanding your soil
• Insights into continuous cropping challenges and opportunities in Boorhaman
• Tips for better irrigation scheduling and equipment use to support soil health

Please bring: Hat, closed shoes, clothes for a paddock tour. Dinner provided, please order at the pub on arrival.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Dr Cassandra Schefe, AgriSci Pty Ltd, is a soil scientist with over 25 years’ experience in identifying
and addressing soil constraints in agriculture, with expertise and experience spanning from
synchrotrons to soil pits. Cassie holds an Adjunct position with Charles Sturt University, and is
accredited as both a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) by Soil Science Australia, and a
FertCare accredited advisor. In 2019 Cassie was awarded the Recognising and Rewarding Excellence
Award from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Southern Region.