Jun 04 2024 29 mins 4
Today on Ground Cover we will hear from Dr Lukas Van Zwieten, a Principal Soil Research Scientist from the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries.
Lukas is also an adjunct Professor with Southern Cross University, and he's a farmer. And as you will hear in this recording, he has been described as the 'Grand Master of Soil' by renowned environmental filmmaker Damon Gameau.
In this episode, Lukas will share:
- His insights about soils
- How to identify your soil constraints
- How to build healthy soils
- Why soils are the key to developing productive and resilient farming systems.
This audio was recorded at a field day hosted by Southern Cross University and Banyula, a regenerative farm on the Northern Rivers.
Find more resources on the Farming Together website: https://farmingtogether.com.au/
