26/05/2026
NEW EVENT | Join Dr Mary Cole for two hands-on workshops exploring how biologically functional soils can improve productivity, resilience and profitability across vineyards and grazing enterprises.
Designed for viticulturists, graziers and mixed farming operations, this practical session will unpack the fundamentals of soil biology and how to apply them to real-world farming challenges.
Topics discussed will include:
🌿 Soil biology fundamentals
🌿 Soil health in practice: structure, organic matter cycling, nutrient release, and recognising healthy soils
🌿Improving farm performance: water infiltration, nutrient cycling, plant resilience, water‑use efficiency, and reducing synthetic inputs
🌿Managing constraints: acidity, compaction, erosion and variable soil types
🌿Tools and techniques: soil biology testing, sampling methods, interpreting results, compost and compost teas, lab testing and the economics of biological farming
BOOK NOW -
🔗 Blewitt Springs with McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association | 25 June | https://bit.ly/BlewittSpringssoil
🔗 Ashton with Adelaide Hills Wine Region | 26 June | with https://bit.ly/Ashtonsoil