Join Dr Judi Earl as she shares her experience and research in using grazing management to improve pastures and soil health.
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Dr Earl possesses a PhD in Pasture Ecology and has been consulting within the sector for 20 years across Australia, the United States and India.
Dr Earl said grazing management is important for pasture production which is the basis of animal production
“The more you grow, the more animals you can run,” she said.
“It’s also critical for land health, maintaining pasture health, keeping water where it falls and reducing runoff and erosion.
“Ultimately, it’s about profitability and increasing stocking rates.”
Dr Earl said grazing management manages the way plants are defoliated or grazed with grasses.
“With grasses, what you see above the ground is reflected below, so the more root bio-mass there is, the more root soil biology will be present.
“Soil biology drives nutrient cycling and roots drive water cycling and soil health, so it can open up the soil and increase water infiltration.”
The workshop will be held at the Willawarrin Community Hall on Thursday, March 22 from 9.30am to 2pm.
Please RSVP to Macleay Landcare on 6562 2076 or tom.macleaylandcare@gmail.com by Monday, March 19 for catering purposes
