Field Day – Managing Soil Acidity in Permanent Pastures

Holbrook Landcare Network is hosting a field day as part of the ‘Managing Soil Acidity in Permanent Pastures’ Producer Demonstration Site (PDS). The day will allow producers and advisors to discuss effective top-dressed liming strategies in permanent pastures in the southern slopes of NSW.

• Topics to be covered on the day include:
  • Background and update on the 3 local lime demonstration sites
  • Effective ways of monitoring soil pH and assessing pastures
  • Different approaches for effective acid soil management in pasture systems
  • The molybdenum and lime relationship – knowing when and when not to apply
• Guest speakers:
  • Dr Jason Condon – Associate Professor in Soil Science, Charles Sturt University
  • Helen Burns – Development Officer – Pastures, NSW DPI
  • Nick McGrath – Project Officer – Soils, Holbrook Landcare Network