Hear from leading experts on the cause and effect of soil acidity, soil pH mapping and NDVI, lime sources and application rates, recent research results from current lime trials across SA and on- farm decision support models. About the project: Acid Soils SA is a collaborative project which provides resources, information and research updates to underpin best practice surface and subsurface soil acidity management in South Australia. The project will generate new information regarding lime movement and effectiveness when applied to the surface of different soils and environments in modern farming systems. It will also work to identify, develop and validate novel acidity management practices such as lime forms, placement and incorporation methods, such as spading or topsoil slotting. SOIL ACIDITY AND LIMING WORKSHOPS A free half-day workshop providing growers and advisers with information, resources and tools to improve the management of surface and subsurface soil acidity in South Australia. ACID SOILS SA LOCATIONS CLARE WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER Venue: Clare Country Club MAITLAND THURSDAY 9 SEPTEMBER Venue: Maitland Bowling Club
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Hear from leading experts on the cause and effect of soil acidity, soil pH mapping and NDVI, lime sources and application rates, recent research results from current lime trials across SA and on-farm decision support models.
About the project:Acid Soils SA is a collaborative project which provides resources, information and research updates to underpin best practice surface and subsurface soil acidity management in South Australia.
The project will generate new information regarding lime movement and effectiveness when applied to the surface of different soils and environments in modern farming systems. It will also work to identify, develop and validate novel acidity management practices such as lime forms, placement and incorporation methods, such as spading or topsoil slotting.
SOIL ACIDITY AND LIMING WORKSHOPS
A free half-day workshop providing growers and advisers with information, resources and tools to improve the management of surface and subsurface soil acidity in South Australia.
ACID SOILS SA
LOCATIONS
CLAREWEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER Venue: Clare Country Club
MAITLANDTHURSDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
Venue: Maitland Bowling Club
*A note on participant safety In light of COVID-19 we wish to reassure participants that your safety is our number one priority. Places on these workshops will be limited due to social distancing laws and the COVID-19 safety plan measures / and the measures each of our selected venues has in place. During each workshop hand sanitiser will be available along with appropriate food safety practices and the legal 1.5m spacing between participants. A reminder on the participant safety measures will be sent out a few days prior to each workshop to all registered participants. For this reason, registration is essential.
In the event these workshops need to be postponed or cancelled due to an outbreak the content will be delivered in an alternative format.
REGISTRATION
To register click here: https://bit.ly/2W72ZNY
Registration is essential to ensure a COVID-19 safe event.
10.25am – 10.55 am Soil acidity: Causes and Effects• Causes• Effects on nutrient availability and soil health • Surface and sub-surface acidity • Sampling and monitoring