Soils and Pasture Management of the NSW South Coast
About this episode
This episode explores soil and pasture management on the NSW South Coast, featuring insights from experts on soil health and farming practices.
Welcome to an insightful podcast episode uncovering the intricate world of Southeast New South Wales' diverse soils. Come on a journey with Di and Steven in their transition from dairy to beef production by focusing on soil health and the impact of soil quality on farming practices. We’ll hear from Roy Lawrie, a seasoned soil expert, and Andrew Britton, former Small Farms Coordinator for the South Coast region, as they demystify the complexities of soil management. We’ll learn about crucial topics such as the significance of topsoil and subsoil tests, the variability in soil profiles across landscapes, the persistent challenges of weed management, and the presence of acid sulfate soils. This episode equips you with invaluable tips on soil and weed management, aimed at elevating farmers' ability to enhance land health and embrace regenerative farming practices. Thank you to our guests featured in this episode: Diana Ferguson and Stephen Shipton Roy Lawrie Wayne Brown Andrew Britton For more information: NSW Soils Knowledge Network - https://www.nswskn.com/ Produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by NSW Local Land Services
People in this episode
Host: NSW Local Land Services
Guests: Di, Steven, Roy Lawrie, Andrew Britton
Topics covered
- soil health
- pasture management
- regenerative farming
- weed management
- soil quality
- dairy to beef transition
Keywords
- soil management
- topsoil tests
- subsoil tests
- acid sulfate soils
- land health
- farming practices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Grow Love Project, NSW Soils Knowledge Network
Places: Southeast New South Wales, NSW South Coast
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