Practical Soil Health Solutions for Beef and Sheep Operations – Oxley Flats
Event description
Practical Soil Health Solutions for Beef and Sheep Operations – Oxley Flats
Join us for an engaging session focused on improving soil health and unlocking productivity gains in beef and sheep farming systems. The workshop will highlight region-specific insights and opportunities for producers in the Oxley Flats area.
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, chair closed shoes, clothes for a paddock visit. Lunch will be 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.
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