Improving nutrient management on highly calcareous soils of southern Yorke Peninsula (TCO4426)

START

July 1, 2026

FINISH

June 30, 2028

Summary

This project will establish a research and extension hub on the Southern Yorke Peninsula to deliver field-based research that improves nutrient management decisions for growers on highly calcareous soils. It will evaluate nutrient strategies, including key macro and micronutrients, alternative sources such as chicken litter and fertiliser placement and toxicity risk with the aim to improve productivity and farm profitability.

Project Participants

Sam Trengove, Trengove Consulting

The research

This project will establish a research and extension hub on the Southern Yorke Peninsula to deliver field-based research that improves nutrient management decisions for growers on highly calcareous soils. It will evaluate nutrient strategies, including key macro and micronutrients, alternative sources such as chicken litter and fertiliser placement and toxicity risk with the aim to improve productivity and farm profitability.

Funding

$235,972

More information

Sam Trengrove

P: 0428 262 057

E: [email protected]

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