An Australian Government initiative working closely with local Landcare groups and land managers to build capacity and skills in sustainable agriculture. Peter Clifton2015 to 2018Regional NRM and Landcare groups, community groups, grower groups, industry bodies and farmers 37 events 2122 people engaged 58 groups supported 32 farmers supported
Tag Archive for: Extension
Strategic Groundworks 2015 – 2018
Provides funding to the NRM community to address local NRM priorities through on-ground projects and related activities over a three-year period. Wendy Wilkins, Rebecca Walker and Ryan Munro2015 to 2018Regional NRM and Landcare groups 13 NRM groups supported 45 events
Carbon Farming Awareness 2012 – 2016
A state-wide project designed to increase knowledge and understanding of carbon farming risks and opportunities. Wendy Wilkins2012 to 2016Department of Agriculture and Food, Regional NRM organisations, Royalties for Regions 1106 DAFWA fact sheets disseminated Two workshops Four field days Three demonstration sites established
Sustainable Agriculture 2015 – 2018
Aims to develop and promote sustainable practices that maintain or improve natural resource condition, environmental quality and farm productivity. Danielle Short, Wendy Wilkins & Peter Clifton2015 to 2018Landcare groups, grower groups, farmers, farm advisors, research organisations and industry bodies. 54 farm entities trialling practices 32 events 782 people engaged
Regional Community Engagement 2015 – 2018
Aims to increase community awareness and understanding of natural resources in the South West. Sarah Molloy2015 to 2018Regional NRM and Landcare groups 30 events Over 700 attendees 173 formal communciations
Making management easier for small landholders
It’s a pity that small rural properties don’t come with a user manual. Instead, new owners who want to maintain the serenity and re-sale value of their property need to choose a management approach themselves, often without enough time to make well-informed decisions. What some small landholders don’t realise...
Recent News
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South West Catchments Council applauds launch of ten-year trial to explore regenerative farming 3 August, 2020
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional ...
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Out-foxing the feral fox 30 July, 2020
The dismay felt by seeing foxes around livestock a...
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Effective Feral Cat Control Moves Closer with Felixer Shown to be Safe for Numbats 29 July, 2020
A successful trial demonstrating that Felixer!...
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