Summary:
The Tasmanian NRM Soil Extension Program will deliver extension activities that promote improved soil health. A series of workshops, field days and one-on-one support will be available to increase farmers awareness and knowledge on a range of relevant soil and land management issues, as well as strategies to manage these issues. The importance of soil testing in improving soil health will be a key focus of this project. The project will work with farmers to understand the benefits of soil testing and support them in sampling techniques, interpreting soil test results and decision support.
We also encourage landholders to take the opportunities of the National Soil Monitoring and Incentives Pilot Program and Historical Soil Data Capture Payments Program offered by the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Partners
The Tasmanian NRM Soil Extension Program is a state-wide, collaborative partnership program delivered by the three NRM regions in the state: NRM North, NRM South and Cradle Coast Authority, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
More Information
If you’d like to find out more about the Tasmanian NRMs Soil Extension Program in the northern or southern regions, please get in touch with Tahlia Kinrade from NRM North or Nick Macgregor from NRM South.
Tahlia Kinrade: tkinrade@nrmnorth.org.au
Nick Macgregor: nmacgregor@nrmsouth.org.au
Project contact: Nick Jamson, Soil Extension Officer njamson@cradlecoast.com
Tasmanian-specific resources for soil management
The Tasmanian NRM Soil Extension Program has developed decision support tools for use across the state, aimed at improving soil health management.
Tasmanian landholders can now access a wealth of information about how to best manage soil drainage and soil nutrition with the Tasmanian-specific soil management decision support tools, which are the culmination of expert information from consultants, contractors, farmers, and researchers.
The application of these support tools will allow Tasmanian farmers to make more informed decisions about productively and sustainably managing soil nutrients and soil water on-farm.
These tools are freely available to all landholders in Tasmania. Hard copies can be obtained through Cradle Coast Authority, NRM North or NRM South or online via the below links.
27 June 2023 – Nutrient Management for Farming in Tasmania – Bill Cotching
27 June 2023 – Soil Testing Interpretation Guide in Tasmania – Naomi Palombi, Doris Blaesing
27 June 2023 – Land Drainage for Farming in Tasmania – Bill Cotching, Samantha Gadsby