Paruna trial site crop walk: Building resilient grain legume systems through soil amelioration.
GPS: -34.7352219, 140.7237593 (Schubert Rd)
Take a closer look at grain legumes and the role soil amelioration can play in supporting crop performance. Explore paddock results, discuss practical approaches to improving constrained soils and share experiences around growing successful legumes in the Mallee.
Speakers & Topics:
- Jock McNeil – Smimac Farms | (host farmer) Local perspective on his soil amelioration journey. Why We Invested in Soil Amelioration?
- Chris McDonough – Insight Extension for Agriculture | Three Years of Soil Amelioration: What Has Changed Below the Surface? Improvements to soil structure, rooting and water availability.
- Penny Roberts – MSF Research Manager | Growing Successful Legumes in the Mallee: How Are Lentils Responding to Soil Amelioration and lime treatments?
🎫 This event is free to attend
🍽️ Morning tea supplied- please email kylie@msfp.org.au for any dietary requirements
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