Low Input Farming Field Day

The Payne family run a thriving, profitable Poll Hereford and Santa Gertrudis stud in Quorrobolong. Many other properties in the area are struggling with soil compaction, relentless weed infestations and rising costs, but the Payne family are getting higher prices at the sale yards as they benefit from ever-increasing pasture and soil health. Their approach of grazing regeneratively, and focusing on soil health, not just chemistry, underpins their success.

During the field day you will:

• Learn first-hand how Geoff manages the property with minimal use of artificial fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides;

• Learn practical ways to correct the causes of soil compaction, reducing yields and poor moisture retention;

• Discover how to produce nutrient dense, high quality, healthy plant mass with minimal use of synthetic fertilisers;

• Find out why healthy soils don’t grow weeds and

• Discover the many benefits of virtual fencing and see first-hand how it works

The focus of this field day is on practical, paddock-based learning, farmer observations and decision-making tools that can be applied on farm. There will be time for open discussion, questions and peer to peer learning. Morning tea and lunch is included.

If you live in Cessnock local government area (LGA) and you are in grazing, dairying or horticulture and want to improve your soil management and your farming enterprise, then this day is for you!

Enclosed shoes are essential. Please bring sunscreen/hat and drinking water.

Cessnock LGA residents only.