HORTICULTURE producers have the opportunity to learn how to assess their soil from a soil chemistry 'guru' later this month.
Workshops will be held in the Mary Valley on July 29, central Burnett on July 30, and in the Rockhampton region on July 31.
Hort360 facilitator Michelle Haase and agronomist David Hall will use simple in-field soil assessment activities that can be easily applied on farms.
Mr Hall will use a soil pit and hands on activities to assist producers in learning how to determine their soil type, its water holding capacity, pH and other factors.
"Understanding your soil is crucial to get the best production out of your crops," Ms Haase said.
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Also at the workshop will be a presentation on using Hort360, mapping technologies and tools that can be applied in-field to assist producers in getting a bird's eye view of their farm and processes that are impacting production.
Hort360 is a best management practice program designed for the horticulture industry, and an online tool which helps producers benchmark their farming and business practices.
"It's an important tool and we've now launched the Hort360 Reef Certification program so that growers in Great Barrier Reef Catchments can become accredited for gaining business efficiencies, and demonstrating sustainability and environmental stewardship," Hort360 manager, Scott Wallace said.
The workshop series is an initiative of Growcom, the peak industry body for horticulture in Queensland, and is funded through the Queensland Government Reef Water Quality Program.
Registration is essential, as there will be some special provisions in place to accommodate COVID-19 social distancing and hygiene requirements:
