The statewide 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.
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
Upcoming events
Funding provider: Tas Farm Innovation Hub
Duration: 2023 – 2025
Contact: Ben Correy, Soil Extension Officer, 03 6433 8425, [email protected]
