Monaro Farming Systems (MFS) is supporting Local Land Services in running a 'Five Easy Steps' workshop in the Jerangle area.

This soil testing and decision support program will give producers the skills to interpret soil test results with confidence, plan fertiliser use effectively and make informed livestock and pasture management decisions.

Using the ‘Five Easy Steps’ tool, participants will work out suitable levels of phosphorus fertiliser to support temperate pastures grazed by sheep and beef cattle on acid soils in southern Australia. The tool guides the process – but the decisions remains yours.

As part of the workshop, participants will receive two free soil tests (conditions apply - free soil tests are available to those who have not participated in the previous Soil and Fertiliser Decisions Making programs). Additional soil tests can be purchased at landholders' expense.

Plus an invitation to the MFS Soils Field Day in December to build on learning.

How it works:

Step 1: Learn correct soil sampling techniques and receive your soil sampling gear;

Step 2: Attend follow-up sessions to interpret your soil test results and develop a fertiliser plan.

Participants will learn how to read and interpret soil test results; plan fertiliser use with confidence; and boost pasture growth and farm productivity.

Workshop overview:

Step 1: Soil testing – October 2025

Step 2: Join the two-day face to face workshop March/April 2026

Contact Fiona Leech on 0427 201 805 or email fiona.leech@lls.nsw.gov.au

Register at monarofarmingsystems/upcomingevents/