Bob Shaffer - Soil Management Specialist

Bob Shaffer, an internationally renowned soil “mechanic”, will be hosted by a party of local Landcare and Catchment Management organisations on the border 24-26 May. Opportunities to learn about soil health strategies including preventative techniques and optimising a base on which farmers can move towards more sustainable, profitable and ecologically beneficial farming. contact Edwina Hayes Murray Regional Landcare Facilitator on 0427 267753 for more info.

Monday 26 May Bob will be hosted by Rob Fenton at the Riverina TAFE’s National Environment Centre at Thurgoona. Bob will present in the classroom followed by an afternoon in the paddock looking at the application of various methods of soil management for sustainable, productive, profitable farms. Strategies will include use of cover crops, addressing mineral issues rom a whole-farm perspective including soil biology, soil physics and how the cover crop interrelates with food production and quality. 

Farmers and soil enthusiasts welcome

Bob Shaffer, internationally renowned soil management specialist,

presenting strategies for sustainable productivity gains on farm

At Riverina TAFE National Environment Centre, Thurgoona

Monday, May 26 9:30-4 $20pp for catering

RSVP 02 60338963 or corowalandcare@bigpond.com

Community Group: 

Regional Landcare Facilitator

Location: 

Riverina TAFE National Environment Centre

Ettamogah Rd

Thurgoona, NSW 2642

Australia

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