Paddocks & Picnics: Crop Foundations – Clare Valley 2026
June 28 @ 9:15 am - 2:30 pm
A district tour exploring soil types, crop rotations, and nitrogen basics, gaining learnings to apply to your own ‘project paddock’.
Grab your boots and your travel mug; we’re hitting the road for a look-see at what’s happening in the paddock! Led by renown Agronomist, Jeff Braun, we’ll cover the fundamentals of crop and soil health and grab a picnic in the paddock along the way.
Attendees are invited to nominate their own “Project Paddock” , so as a group you can;
- Investigate each paddock’s four-year history to understand what’s happening at the ground level.
- Identify and query differences in agronomic decision making, specific to rainfall, soil, and conditions.
- Delve into weed ID.
- Discuss practical tools and support for your role in the business.
This workshop is about creating a space for those new to the area, new to farming, or those with decades of experience, to learn more about crops and soils across the Mid North.
The day includes morning tea and lunch.
The full cost of this workshop is $270 which has been heavily reduced thanks to the support of event sponsors.
This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered for the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.