Event information
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- When
- 28 May 2026, 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Where
Oban 2365
- In-person
- Categories
- Agriculture
- Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
- Cost
- Free
Overview of this event
Join Northern Tablelands Local Land Services with Cameron Leckie for a hands-on workshop learning about soil structure and health, how to assess in the paddock, and interpret soil test results
Event details:
Healthy soil is the foundation of productive, resilient landscapes. This interactive workshop is designed to build your soil knowledge and practical skills, helping you make informed decisions for your property.
What you’ll learn:
Understand soil structure, composition, and its essential role in supporting ecosystems.
Explore how soil quality influences plant growth, water retention, biodiversity, and overall landscape resilience.
Learn simple, hands‑on tests and observations you can use in the paddock to assess soil health.
Work with real soil test results and understand what the numbers mean for your management.
Additional details:
Morning tea and a light lunch included
Contact: Sara Paton on 0457 029 235 or sara.paton@lls.nsw.gov.au
Agenda
9 am - Introduction - General soil physical, biological and chemical
10 am - Soil water
10:30 am - Morning tea
10:45 am - Soil cores
11:15 am - Soil tests
12 pm - Lunch
12:30pm - Understand your own soil
1 pm - Finish
This project is jointly funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.
| Cameron Leckie has been the Southern Queensland and Northern NSW (SQNNSW) Innovation Hub’s Regional Soil Coordinator since 2022. The purpose of the Regional Soil Coordinator role is to facilitate the implementation of the National Soil Strategy and Climate Smart Agriculture. As part of the National Soil Strategy, a new accreditation program, the Registered Soil Practitioner, has been developed that aims to improve the quality both the soil data that is collected as well as the interpretation of that data. Cameron is an accredited Registered Soil Practitioner – Soil Management. Cameron sees the challenge before us to regenerate Australia’s soil for healthy, productive landscapes and people. A challenge that will require cooperation and collaboration between all those involved in the management of Australia’s most precious resource. Our soil! |
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Contact details
Local Land Services Region Northern Tablelands
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