The dirt on fert - Killabakh

Join Hunter Local Land Services' Peter Beale and Hannah Botta from the Manning Great Lakes Agriculture team to explore the results of 3 local trial sites, reflect on lessons learned in 2026 and prepare for the 2027 growing season.

Event details:

Three trials, three challenges - what did we learn in 2026?

This practical session will explore the challenges, findings and opportunities identified through the trials, with insights to help landholders make more informed fertiliser and pasture management decisions for 2027.

This session will cover:

• Three trial sites – what was learned?

• Four important steps to an effective fertiliser plan.

• Rhizobia – the biological realities we need to know.

• Spatial distribution of nutrients - why one test isn’t always enough!

Additional details:

• Lunch will be provided.

Contact: Peter Beale, Senior Lands Services Officer, 0427 007 468 or peter.beale@lls.nsw.gov.au

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered alongside Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.

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