Some native grass species will respond to increased plant available phosphorus, but best practice grazing management is critical to ensure their persistence when fertiliser is applied.
Read moreThe potential opportunity for carbon storage in WA sandy soil on the research trail farm near Wagin is more likely to be below 10cm because of the perennial grasses deeper root systems compared to annual grasses.
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The Wongwibinda, Northern Tablelands NSW fertiliser trial was established through local farmer interest in composts as an alternative source of phosphorus and other plant nutrients. Unfortunately the trial has produced biased results.
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By Lisa Miller. Soil monitoring through the Corangamite soil monitoring program and trial sites shows soil acidification issues are not limited to the topsoil (0-10cm) but commonly extend to 10-20cm in all soils types, indicating our liming practices are not keeping pace with acidification rates.
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Farmers should be monitoring soil test data as well as paddock carrying capacity per hectare and per 100 mm of rainfall.
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Results of a three year liming trial on grazing and cropping farms to help farmers make more informed decisions on lime applications.
Read moreBy Patrick Francis The Westernport Catchment Landcare Network’s alternative fertilisers trial was conducted over six years between 2007 and 2013.
Read more“The trial from hell” By Patrick Francis The Woady Yaloak Catchment Group’s “alternative fertilisers and biological products for pastures and
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Correlations demonstrated between soil fertility, pasture species, carbon flows, biology and rainfall By Patrick Francis The Holbrook Landcare Group’s alternative
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By Patrick Francis The Binalong Landcare Group and NSW DPI alternative fertiliser trial was professionally set up, monitored and analysed
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