Good nutrient management is important both for profit and the environment! In this hands-on workshop, we will explore how nutrients cycle on your farm and soil, and learn how to manage them more effectively. The day covers:

Understanding nutrients and how they cycle - with a focus on N, K and S
Why soil biology and healthy plants are essential for effective nutrient management
The Nutrient Cycling Capacity of your soil
The 5 Nutrient Buckets Model for thinking about and managing soil nutrients
Using soil tests, tissue tests and visual diagnosis for assessing nutrients
Integrated Nutrient management: the steps to success
Options for managing nutrients - nitrogen, potassium and sulphur

A free morning tea and lunch are provided. Registration is essential.

If possible please bring along a shovel full of your own soil!!

For questions please contact Lorna McDonald nrmo@ohcg.org.au

Contact the host of Soil Health with David Hardwick