Exploring soil health productivity opportunities in a beef and sheep operation - Murmungee hall
Event description
Exploring Soil Health and Productivity Opportunities in a beef and sheep operation.
Join us for an informative session focused on soil health productivity opportunities in a beef and sheep operation and
soil and health opportunities in the Murmungee region, with a particular focus on beef and sheep farming systems.
PRESENTED BY DR CASSANDRA SCHEFE
Topics Covered:
• Enhancing soil fertility • Improving water holding capacity
• Building better soil aggregation • Managing acidity
• 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
Please bring: Hat, closed shoes, clothes for a paddock tour. Dinner provided, a light BBQ will provided.
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.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
