GRDC Sandy Soils Masterclass

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AgCommunicators Pty Ltd

Understanding your constraints: Choosing the right treatment to maximise long-term returns.

Kallora Road

This masterclass provides insights into diagnosing soil constraints, selecting the most appropriate treatment and understanding the long-term economic return of management tactics, such as amelioration.Join leading soil scientists, engineers, agronomists and farming systems researchers for a practical masterclass that will take you through the decision-making process, from identifying constraints in the soil pit through to evaluating whole-farm machinery options and implications.Designed for growers, advisers and consultants, this interactive workshop combines the latest GRDC-supported research with practical paddock demonstrations and discussion with industry experts.During the masterclass you will:<ul><li>Identify the physical and chemical constraints limiting crop performance in sandy soils, such as repellency, nutrients, acidity and high strength soils.</li></ul><ul><li>Understand which soil amelioration options are best suited to different constraints, and how soil amelioration influences yield outcomes and paddock management.</li></ul><ul><li>Explore machinery options, operating considerations and implementation techniques.</li></ul>Masterclass features:<ul><li>Examine a soil pit with soil specialists to identify key sandy soil constraints.</li></ul><ul><li>Inspect paddock demonstrations showing responses to deep ripping and other soil amelioration techniques.</li></ul><ul><li>Discuss machinery selection and set-up with agricultural engineering specialists.</li></ul><ul><li>Interpret local trial results and compare the performance of different amelioration strategies.</li></ul><ul><li>Explore the relative costs of different soil amelioration techniques using local farming examples and discuss how treatments influence long-term profitability.</li></ul>Registration is essential for catering purposes. Morning tea and lunch provided.Venue: Brett Roberts’ property, Kallora Road, Bowmans, SA (actual location provided upon registration)For more information:AgCommunicators | 08 8332 3277 | events@agcommunicators.com.auTo view the registration terms and conditions <a href="https://agcommunicators.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/220531-EventTC-GRDC.pdf" title="https://agcommunicators.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/220531-EventTC-GRDC.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here.</a>To view the flyer <a href="https://agcommunicators.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GRDC-Sandy-Soils-Masterclass-Agenda-Flyer_v7.pdf" title="https://agcommunicators.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GRDC-Sandy-Soils-Masterclass-Agenda-Flyer_v7.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a>.

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