Sally Cunningham from the department of environment and primary industries will be demonstrating Visual Soil Assessment.
Visual Soil Assessment (VSA) is a quick, simple and effective method to assess soil quality and plant performance. It is based on the visual scoring of key bio-physical indicators of soil quality, and incorporated on an easy to use scorecard. The soil is scored by comparing the key indicators with three diagnostic photographs showing an example of good, moderate and poor condition. The soil indicators are supported by plant 'performance' indicators that link soil condition to pasture/crop production. Placing the spotlight on farm management practices is what the VSA is all about. The indicators are underpinned by extensive research and are linked to economic performance. Soil indicators are generic and have the major advantage of being largely independent of soil type. For more information on the Visual Soils Assessment check out their website http://bioagrinomics.com/visual-soil-assessment.html
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 Friday16th August 2013
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