Agricultural Soils Forum 2026 | Gatton

Healthy Land & Water is excited to present the Agricultural Soils Forum 2026. This full-day event will focus on building healthy, resilient soils and productive farming systems.

Designed for farmers, horticulture growers, beef and dairy producers, the forum provides insights on managing nutrients and input and implementing farming practices which build soil health for sustainable and profitable crop production. 

The forum will feature a mix of presentations by growers, industry professionals and researchers, a moderated panel discussion, and displays and resources from participating groups, organisations and government departments. 

Hear from experts on:  

• Visual soil assessment, conservation strategies and erosion control 

• Soil microbiology and biological soil function 

• Soil Chemistry and nutrient management, fertilisers – which ones and why? 

• Carbon and nitrogen management 

• Cover cropping, compost application and biological stimulants 

• Minimum tillage, stubble retention, and legume rotations 
  

Keynote presentation from Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner, Rachel Chambers, an advocate for the importance of soil health for food production. 

This is a free event with catering provided.

Registration is essential. 

 
For more information contact Lene Knudsen on lene.k@hlw.org.au or 0429 000 179.

This Forum is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.