We have had a record turnout at the DIY (do-it-yourself) soil sampling workshops held in eight catchments across south-west Western Australia (WA) this November. A total of nine training sessions brought together 190 landholders to learn how to gather soil samples from their own paddocks. This year, for the first … Read More
Getting to the root of soil health and improving production
Recent workshops held with agroecologist Mark Tupman and farmers around south-west Western Australia dug a little deeper into soil fertility. These sessions, supported by our Soil Wise program, examined the fundamentals of soil health and plant nutrition. There has been a demand for practical strategies for farmers that can lower … Read More
Accu-Spread – Peel-Harvey catchment, west coast
Join an Accu-Spread demonstration day to discover how to test and calibrate fertiliser spreading equipment. Accu-Spread demonstration days are supported by Australian Fertiliser Services Association and Fertilizer Australia. They are delivered in partnership with local catchment groups. Contact Megan LeRoy or Amy Williams for more information and to register: Peel-Harvey Catchment Council Megan.leroy@peel-harvey.org.au or amy.williams@peel-harvey.org.au … Read More
Clay trials on dryland dairy pasture improving nutrient retention
Our latest farm trials using clay as a soil amendment are starting to show positive results in improved nutrient retention.
Farm trials confirm IMG effectiveness on dairy farms
Our latest farm trials of the soil amendment Iron Man Gypsum (IMG) are continuing to build confidence in the effectiveness of IMG to improve soil nutrient retention.