Practical soil knowledge takes root in Cape York producer network
Producers across Cape York are building their knowledge of soil health and land management through a local Communities of Practice project delivered in partnership with Cape York NRM and the […]
Growing the next generation of soil experts through hands-on learning
Healthy soils are the foundation of productive farms, but understanding how they function requires more than classroom learning. It takes practical experience, collaboration and the opportunity to learn directly in […]
National Regional Soil Coordinators gain fresh perspective in tropical north Queensland
What can tropical north Queensland teach the rest of Australia about soils, farming systems and climate resilience? That was the question explored when Regional Soil Coordinators (RSCs), Soil Science Australia […]
Enhanced Rock Weathering Symposium connects research with on-farm innovation
More than 100 researchers, producers, industry representatives and government stakeholders came together across Cairns and Mareeba last week for Australia’s first Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) Research in Australia and New […]
Citrus Growers Hear Practical Soil Health Strategies at FNQ Workshop
Citrus Growers Hear Practical Soil Health Strategies at FNQ Workshop Key takeaways More than 30 citrus growers and industry representatives attended the FNQ workshop in Dimbulah, where discussions focused on […]
Unlocking practical solutions for stronger soils and more resilient farms
Practical ideas, local knowledge and strong industry connections were at the centre of Gulf Savannah NRM’s Unlock Your Farm’s Full Potential workshop in Mareeba, where producers came together to explore […]
Soil perspective contributes to national food security conversation
Soil perspective contributes to national food security conversation Key takeaways Far North Queensland perspectives are feeding directly into a National Food Security Strategy that will influence future farming systems, productivity […]
Climate-smart workshop in Cooktown strengthens soil knowledge and on-farm decision making
Climate-smart workshop in Cooktown strengthens soil knowledge and on-farm decision making Key takeaways The workshop created space for producers to share experiences, discuss issues like soil health and feral pig […]
Building practical soil skills to support better land management
Building practical soil skills to support better land management Key takeaways Practical field tests like pH, texture, slaking and organic matter can quickly indicate soil condition and often align closely […]
Soil health hands-on workshop for Women in Ag
Soil health hands-on workshop for Women in Ag Key takeaway Participants learned how to test soil pH and texture using simple tools like the pH Texture Spoon, plus how to […]