Mastering Nitrogen Application Seminar: Naracoorte by MacKillop Farm Management Group

When: Thursday 3 July 2025, 10.45am – 5:00pm
Where: ‘The Hall’ Naracoorte Showgrounds Members Clubrooms (171 Smith St, Naracoorte SA 5271)
Cost: MFMG Members $50, additional MFMG primary producer members $30, Non-MFMG members $200.

Join Dr Mel Fraser, Soil Function Consulting together with research and agronomic leaders in the field for an in-depth look at nitrogen demand, supply and strategy application. Hear the latest on local Nitrogen research relevant to the region.

The Seminar will cover the following topics:

• Understanding crop nitrogen demand
• N Budgeting
• Understanding nitrogen supply from soils
• Filling the Gap: Strategies to optimise N supply from fertilisers
• Update on local Nitrogen research
• Nitrogen and waterlogging
• Overview of Ri$kWise

Presenters

• Dr Mel Fraser, Principal, Soil Function Consulting
• Dr Mark Farrell, Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO Waite
• Lee Menhennett, Lead Agronomist, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers
• Adam Hancock, Agronomist, Elders
• Malcolm McCaskill. Research Scientist, Victorian Department of Primary Industries

Lunch, afternoon tea and post-Seminar refreshments provided. For more information and to register, click here: https://www.mackillopgroup.com.au/index.cfm?module=event&pagemode=indiv&page_id=2662424

This program received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, and is supported by the SA Drought Hub.