Simon is an independent consultant who has spent 30+ years transforming soils, using raised beds and subsoil techniques to improve structure, water holding capacity and Soil Organic Carbon. He works with Murdeduke Angus and is developing Australian Meat Merino’s. Simon strives to improve on farm emission’s through feed efficiency, productivity and sustainability.

Deep Ripping & Double cropping, Is it worth it? – 919 Ross Rd, Winnindoo, Tuesday 2nd December, 9.30-11.30am

Join Simon & Ton for a practical look at subsoil amelioration & double cropping in action. Check out the farming system changes in soil health & maize crop performance. Does the $$ translate?

Do these techniques support carbon farming practices?

What to do when it doesn’t work?, Giffard West Hall, 3917 South Gippsland Hwy, Giffard West, Wednesday 3rd December, 8.00-10.00am

Join Simon & Trent for an open & honest discussion of what happens when deep ripping & soil amelioration doesn’t provide the expected outcome. Tackling soil challenges and improving livestock performance both genetically and through pastures to boost feed efficiency across your farming system. What practices can you leverage to improve farm emissions and increase Soil Organic Carbon?

Jump in the ute, bring your boots & questions for a straight talking on farm session for farmers.

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Delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program in collaboration with the Grower Group Alliance.