Free soil health workshops in May
In partnership with NZ Landcare Trust, Te Hoiere farmers are invited to two interactive sessions in Kaituna and Rai Valley exploring soil health by visual assessments.
Morning tea and lunch are provided for this free workshop, so registration is essential at Te Hoiere website or by emailing wendy.sullivan@landcare.org.nz
Kaituna beef and sheep farm
Monday 6 May 2024 10am - 2pm
Hosts: Fred and Nikita Gane, 76 Readers Road
Rai Valley dairy run-off farm
Tuesday 7 May 2024 10am - 2pm
Host: Geoff Shearer, Bryants Road
Topics include:
- What is functional soil?
- Plant/pasture diversity
- Introduction to soil carbon
- Soil and herbage testing
Speakers on the day include Council’s Soil Scientist Matt Oliver and dairy and dry stock farmer Nick Collins. Nick, also a consultant for Agrisea, will share what he’s learnt over the years to build productive and resilient ecosystems.
If you’re curious about functional soil and enhancing pasture diversity, join us for one of these free workshops. Thank you to our host farms, without them these events would not be possible.
Sponsored by Te Hoiere Project, Agrisea and NZ Landcare Trust.