Tropical Grasses, Serradella & Soil Acidity Demonstration Site Walk
Description
Join Holbrook Landcare Network, Bob Freebairn and NSW DPIRD for a paddock walk and talk in a Digit grass and Serradella demonstration site paddock near Henty.
Topics for discussion
Tropical grasses – Role and suitability of Tropical pastures in our area.
Serradella for permanent pasture – Role of serradella, cultivar options, establishment and persistence.
Liming effect on pastures – What lime response can we expect in pastures. Molybdenum toxicity related to high lime rate applications.
Local Producer Demonstration Site Updates – tropical grasses, serradella & soil acidity
Guest speakers
Bob Freebairn – Agricultural consultant and The Land columnist
Dr Richard Hayes – Senior Research Scientist, NSW DPIRD
Steph Cowley – Project Officer, Holbrook Landcare Network
Nick McGrath – Technical Lead (Sustainable Agriculture), Holbrook Landcare Network
Free event, all ages welcome, morning tea provided, toilet available, BYO chair
Exact address will be provided a few days before the event
This event is funded by Meat & Livestock Australia with the support of Holbrook Landcare Network.
More information:
Steph Cowley P: 0467 025 777 E: nickmcgrath@holbrooklandcare.org.au
Nick McGrath P: 0488 155 101 E: nickmcgrath@holbrooklandcare.org.au
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