Overview
Soil testing is a management tool that gives a measure of soil fertility and conditions. Incorrect soil sampling techniques can produce misleading results. Sub-optimal soil conditions can reduce dry matter production, impacting livestock production. Soils tests allow you to identify what may be limiting production and invest in appropriate inputs.
Learning objectives
At the completion of this module, producers will be able to:
- understand when and how to best take a soil test
- confidently choose sampling sites in a paddock
- have a basic understanding of soil test resultsÂ
- identify commonly deficient soil nutrients.
Training package Content
Taking a soil test
Making More From Sheep’s: Healthy Soils module
Making More From Sheep's: Interpreting soil tests
More Beef from Pastures: Pasture growth: Build and maintain soil nutrients module
Download the MLA Tips & Tools: Managing soils to keep them healthy and productive
CSIRO’s Making Better Fertiliser Decisions for Grazed Pastures in Australia guide
Training package Content
Training package Includes
- 4 Items
- 4 Quizzes