Event information
Event has ended
- When
- 4 June 2026, 9:00am - 11:30am
- Where
279 Trethowans Road, Rand 2642
- In-person
- Categories
- Agriculture
- Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
- Cost
- Free
Overview of this event
How confident are you in using soil moisture and soil test information to guide your cropping decisions?
Event details:
Join Murray Local Land Services for a practical, on-farm workshop focused on understanding soil properties and using soil moisture information to support better decision-making.
This session will explore how soil characteristics influence water availability, how to interpret soil moisture data, and how these insights can be applied to improve crop performance and manage seasonal variability.
Presenters include:
Cassie Schefe, AgriSci– key soil messages, soil pit walk-through, and interpretation of results.
Ed Nixon, Optimus Ag – using soil moisture information to inform cropping decisions.
Additional details:
Please bring a chair.
The workshop will also include a walk-through of a soil pit - please wear suitable footwear.
Contact: Kathleen Bartlett, Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator via email at: kathleen.bartlett@lls.nsw.gov.au or on 0419 839 049
This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered by Murray Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel
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Contact details
Local Land Services Region Murray
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Getting there
279 Trethowans Road, Rand 2642
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