Environment

Minimising Agricultural Runoff

Posted on: Sun 13 Aug 2017

Fertiliser runoff from agriculture can adversely affect waterways as well as the beleaguered Great Barrier Reef. Soil scientist Dr Paul Nelson talks with Baromter’s Kate Osborne on how to optimise fertiliser management to help protect waterways.

Photo Supplied. Photo Credit: Liz Smith

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