10 December 2024 Whenua Haumanu – RADE (Regenerative Agriculture Dryland Experiment) Field Day

The Lincoln University Dryland Pastures Research Group invites you to the RADE Annual Public Field Day

RADE is a six-year experiment comparing regenerative and conventional dryland farmlets at two fertility levels (Olsen P 10 and 20) funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), T.R. Ellett Agricultural Research Trust and the Fertiliser Association of New Zealand.

Come along on Tuesday 10 December to see the results from the first two years.

During the field day, you'll get a chance to hear from:

Professor Derrick Moot, Head of the Dryland Pasture Group. He will be discussing conventional pasture management including lucerne grazing management and establishment.

Associate Professor Jim Moir will talk about soil measurements including phosphorous requirements and fertiliser applications. 

Dr Alistair Black will be speaking about multi-species pasture mixes and regenerative management.

If you're interested in dryland sheep farming, the field day offers an opportunity to learn more about:

• Sheep production
• Dry matter yield and botanical composition changes in years 1 and 2
• Grazing management
• Soil fertility
• Soil moisture and demonstration of measurements being taken

Meet at the Lincoln University Field Research Centre (before walking to the experimental area) at 1 pm. Please bring a sunhat and appropriate footwear. Water and sunscreen will be available.

For more information contact Professor Derrick Moot by email: derrick.moot@lincoln.ac.nz or Dr Alistair Black by email alistair.black@lincoln.ac.nz