Soil Management: A masterclass from a leading scientist

These videos present a masterclass from a leading soil scientist, Dr. Lukas Van Zwieten, who combines his research expertise with practical farming techniques where he explores effective soil management strategies, including building soil organic carbon, utilizing compost in horticulture, and enhancing pasture health through sustainable practices.

Soil Management Practices

• In the first part of the masterclass, Dr. Van Zwieten explains techniques for building soil organic carbon and the importance of using soil amendments.
• He emphasizes the significance of ground cover and leveraging existing soil biology
• Cameron Copeland shares insights on the role of soil microbiomes in disease suppression and the development of healthy soil ecosystems
• Integrating compost into his horticultural production systems, enhancing soil health and crop yields

Understanding Your Soil Test

Graham Lancaster, Senior Manager at Southern Cross University’s Environmental Analysis Laboratory, breaks it all down—highlighting the key insights you need to turn data into action.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the journey your soil samples take in the lab, from analysis to results. Plus, discover practical tips to implement biological and regenerative changes that can transform your farm for the future.