Join MSF for an informative and interactive Crop Walk!
Explore the latest insights with our expert lineup of speakers as we explore key topics at two MSF trial sites and explore soil characteristics and constraints in a soil pit session. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your knowledge and network with fellow growers!
Topics:
Soil Amelioration: Performance of high capacity inclusion ripping with chicken compost to help sandy soil constraints. How has inclusion ripping on a paddock scale demo performed in 2024?
Soil Constraints: Discuss soil constraints through a soil pit discussion while sharing insights from MSF’s Soil Carbon Farming Pilot and Carbon Outreach programs – what does carbon farming mean in the Mallee?
Managing Risk: Evaluate dry seeding results and review forecasts for the remainder of the season.
Herbicide Safety: Learn about the impact of sowing depth, barley varieties, and pre-emergent herbicides on crop emergence. What happened with the dry start?
Featured Speakers:
- Chris Saunders, Uni SA
- Peter Hayman, SARDI
- Jeff Braun, The Agronomist
- Penny Roberts, MSF Research Manager
- Chris McDonough, Insight Extension for Agriculture
Event Details:
📍 Starting Point: Native Veg Road, Younghusband starting with BBQ lunch at 12noon
➡️ Next Stop: Perponda Rd, Copeville looking at the next two trials on herbicide interaction and Sandy Soils work in 2024.
🍺 Wrap Up: Enjoy a refreshment and nibbles to end the day!
📩 RSVP: Your attendance for catering purposes and a map of trial site locations.
Let us know you’re coming HERE!
