Formulate a long-term plan for your soil management so in 5, 10 and 20 years time, your farm is in better shape and more resilient to challenges with Derek Smith, one of only 4 Kinsey-Albrecht Soil Practitioners in Australia. Join Derek as he guides and mentors you through this 4-day soil management program.
Days 1 & 2 (28 Feb - 1 Mar 2018) focus on how and why soils respond in certain ways to inputs, stock management and farming practises. Explore options to improve outcomes in the short, medium and long term.
Day 3 (16 May 2018) engages animal nutritionist and Kinsey-Albrecht Soil Practitioner, Peter Norwood from Full Circle Nutrition, Victoria. See how balanced healthy soils equate to higher quality pastures and crops with increased production. This day will be open to the paying public, while Balance & Boom program participants will attend for free.
Day 4 (31 May 2018) brings participants together in a practical group session to study their own soil test results analysed using the world-renowned Albrecht analysis system. Find out: exactly how recommendations are calculated, which management strategies will produce the desired result, how to mix and spread the recommended ammendments, and time frames for re-testing.
Venue: Kentucky Memorial Hall, 55 Noalimba Ave, Kentucky NSW. Cost: $155 per enterprise invoiced during the program. Includes all presenters, catering for 2 from the enterprise, and one soil test. Additional soil tests may be purchased during the program.
Register by 25 February 2018 (for catering purposes) at www.stickytickets.com.au/64259.
