4 : RESILIENT COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL LIVELIHOODS
4 : RESILIENT COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL LIVELIHOODS
We will continue to support resilient , empowered communities by providing advocacy , education opportunities , and mateship .
Rural communities are the lifeblood of our region . The primary industries upon which they depend face many challenges , including the effects of a changing climate , and fluctuations in market conditions . Our work supports
regional communities and primary producers to develop the necessary resilience to overcome these challenges , and set the foundations for a prosperous future .
SUPPORTING PROFITABLE PRIMARY PRODUCTION
FOCUS ON : SOIL HEALTH
Healthy soil is the foundation for a successful farming enterprise . It leads to healthier crops , and supports more pasture growth through better water infiltration , which in turn reduces runoff . This year we continued our comprehensive education program to promote healthy soils , focusing on aspects such as structure , fertility , and microbiology . We ran a series of workshops across the region delivered by soil experts , and produced a Rapid Assessment of Soil Health ( RASH ) manual , complemented by a series of seven videos .
Root structure is an indication of healthy soil
The RASH manual in action at one of our soil health events
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