 This year’s Harvey Beef Gate2Plate Challenge field day was a huge success and OHCG activities were featured in a number of sessions. In the sponsors stands Sayah (with brother Sean's help – thanks Sean) set up an interactive display with the catchment model resulting in a few people getting a bit wet while learning about catchment management and feral/native animals. Dave Rogers from DPIRD gave a presentation on results from the uPtake trials. At the end of the day, attendees enjoyed some refreshments while viewing and participating in an Accuspread demonstration. There was a lot of interest in the pattern produced by the 2 different spreaders and how machines can be adjusted/modified to get a better result. On the school's challenge day, Bruce gave a presentation using a practical demonstration model developed by David Weaver (DPIRD). Students participated by adding phosphorous to different soils to see the relationship between soil PBI, phosphorous retention and yield. Well done to the Gate2Plate committee for organizing such a fantastic event  
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 In early March farmers who had soil sampling done under the Whole Farm, Nutrient Mapping program met at DPIRD for a workshop to receive their soil test results and maps. Well done to those who carried out their own DIY sampling. The mapping reports looked impressive with colour coded maps showing nutrient status over the whole farm. A range of informative presentations from DPIRD staff and agronomists provided a good background to interpreting the maps. One of the highlights was a range of ‘scientific experiment’ style practical demonstrations aimed at explaining the relationship between soil properties, phosphorus levels and production. Most participants have nominated an agronomist to help them develop appropriate fertilizer programs based on the soil test results.
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Author: Bruce Radys
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August 2024
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