Climate-Smart Agriculture Program - Capacity Building: Regional Soil Coordinators
Role
Chief Investigator
Description
This grant forms part of the Capacity Building element of the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program, which includes up to $6.260 million to support the continuation of a national network of Regional Soil Coordinators. The Regional Soil Coordinators grant opportunity recognises that healthy and fertile soil underpins sustainability, improving the productivity and profitability of the agriculture industry and delivering wider community and environmental benefits. This opportunity focuses on soil extension activities, which aims to give farmers and landholders – including First Nations peoples - the practical tools and information they need to make evidence-based decisions.
Date
01 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2028
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Climate Smart Agriculture;Soil Health;Farmers;Producers;Communities;Sustainable Soils;Land Management;National Soils Science
Funding Body
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
Amount
782500
Project Team
Rachel Hay;Simon Page;Emily Harrington;David Phelps