This report details soil carbon sampling that has been undertaken at Bimbadeen by Peter Ronalds Inspired AG solutions and Western Port Catchment Landcare Network between 2011 and 2023. The soil carbon sampling was conducted with the purpose being to obtain comprehensive soil carbon data on the farm, for the owner’s information, and also as part of a number of trials and research programs. […]
We have been using both Basix and Bactivate foliar sprays which we hope in the near future to be distributing by Fertigation through a newly purchased 350 metre hard hose traveling irrigation unit purchased from Farm Depot, Warragul. All irrigation water is recycled and supplied by Western Port Water. Another 11 paddocks will be both […]
For those Carbon Farmers that are interested in detailed tonnes of TOC to depths of 100 cm. The following information are the results of all testing on Bimbadeen “M” paddocks. 16 x 2 hectare paddocks .At last testing an average of 173.64 tonne TOC per hectare. 0-10 cm. 59.59 tonne TOC per hectare. 5.95 tonne […]
M16 Trial paddock will continue to be sponsored by Bass Coast Landcare and Western Port Landcare Management Network up to 30/06/2023. We thank Joel & Pete for the assistance in this carbon program. We are now conducting trials on Bactivate products from Bioptiv Australia in our M paddocks where we hope to be able to […]
Economic analysis by IGCC shows that if Australia adopts a Paris- consistent 2030 goal, net zero commitment for 2050 and supporting policies it can unlock $131 billion in additional investment and job opportunities to the end of the decade, much across regional Australia. IGCC IS THE International Investor Group on Climate Change. Will a Farmer […]
M16 Pilot Trial Paddock has increased 10 tonne TOC/SOC per hectare from our previous test. It is possible to sequester higher amounts by mulching. Previous. 153.60 T/Toc P/Ha (153.60). Latest. 163.63 T/Toc P/Ha (163.3) Same GPS positions for 6 cores to 1 metre depth from initial test. Both samplings, 12 months apart Bob Davie. Updated […]
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