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Grazfert Farm Nutrient Management Pilot Program – for Tarago Catchment farmers
January 1, 2017
GrazFert Farm Nutrient Management Program – Tarago Catchment – Enabling farmers to make better fertiliser decisions
GrazFert is a program developed for farmers by AgVic, it includes:
• Identification & mapping of farm management zones on your property
• Assessment of soil fertility status & trends on your property • Soil testing & analysis by AgVIC staff
• Development of a Farm Nutrient Budget & Farm Nutrient Management Plan in conjunction with you, the farmer.
• Two facilitated workshops focusing on the 4 R’s – Right Product, Right Place, Right Rate & Right Time.
Farmer Involvement: Meet on farm with AgVic staff (Jan -Feb)
Attend 2 workshops at Neerim Sth (Mar-Apr)
Cost: $100 includes two soil tests, farm visits & preparation of nutrient management plan by AgVic staff.
Farmers can pay $50 per additional soil tests if required.
TO REGISTER CONTACT:
Peter Ronalds at WPCLN on 0402 650 382 or peter@wpcln.org.au
Nick Dudley on 0428 562 139 or nick.dudley@ecodev.vic.gov.au