Dual Purpose Cropping & Soil Acidity Workshop

Dual-purpose crops have transformed mixed farming systems in southern Australia. The period during winter used to be a period of feed deficit whereas now it can be a period of livestock production. Discussion will include optimising dual-purpose crop agronomy, livestock health management and opportunities to boost your livestock enterprise through intensifying the use of dual-purpose crops.

Topics for discussion

• Getting the most out of dual-purpose cropping. Increasing livestock production through intensification of the dual-purpose cropping system.
• Different approaches for effective acid soil management in crop and pasture systems
• Update on the local acid soil trial site

Guest Speakers

Dr Jeff McCormick (Senior Lecturer in Agronomy, Charles Sturt University)

Dr Jason Condon (Associate Professor in Soil Science, Charles Sturt University)

Nick McGrath (Project Officer – Soils, Holbrook Landcare Network)