A field day to be held at ‘Ravenstone’, Glengarry via Ganmain NSW, on 24 January will highlight the advantages of using compost in improving the condition of soil in the southern Riverina.
Australian Soil Management (ASM) are working with farmers in the Coolamon – Ganmain region using compost to improve soil health. Improving soil health is an important first step in improving crop and pasture productivity.
This year compost has been applied to lucerne pasture at “Ravenstone” Glengarry, and ASM invites producers, land owners and managers to a free information session to find out more.
Discussions will include:
• Compost for crop and pasture health How can we use compost to improve soil health and grow better crops and pastures?
• Soil – your most important farm asset How can we make soil really work for us? How is compost applied? What are the costs?
Presenters during the field day will include Dr Greg Bender and Norman Marshall from ASM with Nicole Masters, Integrity Soils.
This project is supported by the NSW Environment Protection Authority as part of Waste Less, Recycle More, funded from the waste levy.
- When: Tuesday 24 January 2017 Time 9am – noon
- Where: ‘Ravenstone’ Glengarry via Ganmain NSW (directions on RSVP)
- Cost: Free. Morning tea included RSVP by Friday 20 January to Norman Marshall 0414 287 326 or Greg Bender 0410 480 165 greg.bender@australiansoil.com.au
