Regional Soils Coordinator, Dhiraj Gajera attended the Herbert Cane Productivity Services Ltd 2024 Walk & Talk Day, last month in Ingham. Cane growers from the Herbert region attended the event to hear from experts in drone technologies, research into canegrub control, new varieties and their management, as well as other presentations including grant opportunities.

With over 200 growers attending, Dhiraj was able meet with several of them and share his knowledge on soil biology, soil carbon farming and the National Soils Strategy which is Australia’s first national policy on soil and how Australia will value, manage and improve our soil over the next 20 years.  

Dhiraj will remain in regular contact with some of the growers to help make positive changes to their decision-making process regarding soil health.