Identifying the productive potential of land in Central and East Gippsland by using land classing and farm planning techniques will be the focus of the next Gippsland Ag Chat session on Wednesday 18 November at 1.15 pm.
Agriculture Victoria Regional Manager Gippsland Lindsay Hyde said land classing seeks to help farmers understand the land’s capability and its productive potential, as well as its constraints.
‘This is particularly relevant for farmers in Central and East Gippsland where their land is coming out of three years of drought and for some, also recovering from bushfires,’ Mr Hyde said.
Land capability is determined by factors such as geology, soil type, slope, aspect and salinity.
By identifying the inherent degradation risks of the land, it’s possible to manage these risks and optimise the productivity and profitability of the farm.
Mr Hyde said matching land use to its capability, through land classing, will assist in better grazing management, optimising fertiliser applications and reducing land degradation through erosion.
‘Ultimately, land classing and farm planning helps maintain a sustainable production system.’
The following topics will be covered in the hour-long webinar:
- Key considerations when looking at changing your farm layout
- Assessing land capability and how it can assist farm management
- Farm mapping options
- What is a farm plan and what can it be used for?
Join the Gippsland Ag Chat online via Zoom
