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Have you seen our new website? Access our case studies and knowledge hub resources here: https://soilsforlife.org.au/ 🌱

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"Students’ knowledge needs to be across the many ways to practise agriculture. These range from organic and regenerative agricultural practices, focused on replicating natural processes, through to technology-driven precision farming and the emerging trend of using locally sourced inputs in circular farming systems."

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The future of agriculture: why unis must prepare students to secure both our food and our planet

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Despite the many jobs on offer, agriculture courses are struggling to attract students. A visionary curriculum is needed that is as exciting, diverse and challenging as the sector itself is becoming.
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Hear Ian and Di Haggerty from the WA Wheatbelt explain the ideas behind 'Natural Intelligence Farming'.
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Two weeks left to enter the Rangelands Living Skin Artwork competition! 

The Rangeland Living Skin project is a collaboration between scientists, farming families and other stakeholders to demonstrate improved productivity in the NSW rangelands. The project will focus on soil, plants, animals and people as the living skin of the rangelands.

Open to all Western LLS Region primary school students, the Rangeland Living Skin artwork competition allows students to design a logo that shows how important our soil is for our plants, animals and communities. There are amazing prizes to be one, including a soil kit for each winner’s school.

Don’t wait to get your entry in! For more information, including how you can enter, closing dates and the prizes to be won, go to: https://soilsforlife.org.au/rangeland-artwork

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Two weeks left to enter the Rangelands Living Skin Artwork competition!

The Rangeland Living Skin project is a collaboration between scientists, farming families and other stakeholders to demonstrate improved productivity in the NSW rangelands. The project will focus on soil, plants, animals and people as the living skin of the rangelands.

Open to all Western LLS Region primary school students, the Rangeland Living Skin artwork competition allows students to design a logo that shows how important our soil is for our plants, animals and communities. There are amazing prizes to be one, including a soil kit for each winner’s school.

Don’t wait to get your entry in! For more information, including how you can enter, closing dates and the prizes to be won, go to: soilsforlife.org.au/rangeland-artwork

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Are you a teacher who cares about engaging the next generation in agriculture? Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) is seeking ways in which they can better target programs and resources towards the changing needs of teachers, especially in light of COVID-19. 

This understanding this is key to providing teachers with up to date and engaging ways to support food and fibre education in the classroom. Find their survey here: http://ow.ly/oXMS50DB2yv

Are you a teacher who cares about engaging the next generation in agriculture? Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) is seeking ways in which they can better target programs and resources towards the changing needs of teachers, especially in light of COVID-19.

This understanding this is key to providing teachers with up to date and engaging ways to support food and fibre education in the classroom. Find their survey here: ow.ly/oXMS50DB2yv
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Do you know someone who is helping to improve soil health in Australia? Perhaps it is you, one of your friends, stakeholders or colleagues.
 
Nominations for the inaugural General Jeffery Soil Health Award are now open for any individual farmer, land manager, extension specialist or educator who is making an exceptional contribution to soil health in Australia. Don't miss you chance to nominate now. See more in our bio.

#regenerativeagriculture #regenag #regenerativeag #climatesmartagriculture #healthysoils #holisticmanagement #australianagriculture #livingsoil  #water #carbonfarming #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #biodiversity

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Researchers from Monash have found that soil bacteria plays a greater role in regulating the atmosphere than previously thought! New findings from the study revealed that all the major bacterial groups in soil can break down carbon monoxide and hydrogen gases. Just another reason to look after our soil microbiology. #healthysoils 🌱 learn more in our bio

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Pasture cropping is an important innovation at Colin Seis’s property Winona. Colin Seis’s implemented pasture cropping allows abundant and continuous groundcover to protect the soils on Winona. Soils on Winona are naturally fragile low fertility soils, however samples of his topsoil for microbial biomass showed that microbes are abundant and balanced under his management. 

#regenerativeagriculture #regenag #regenerativeag #climatesmartagriculture #healthysoils #holisticmanagement #australianagriculture #livingsoil  #water #carbonfarming #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #biodiversity

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Colin Seis’ property Winona was one of the original case studies in regenerative agriculture conducted in 2012. Colin is an innovative manager, cropping for resilience using pasture cropping and multi-species pasture. The multi-species mix includes Tillage Radish (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus), also known as Daikon Radish, Forage Radish or Oilseed Radish, which is characterised by fast-growing leaves and a long tap root. Tap root systems can penetrate denser soil layers, including compacted layers such hardpans, thus improving soil structure and aeration. This image also shows the clover (present before the crop was planted) and the barley stalks.

#regenerativeagriculture #regenag #regenerativeag #climatesmartagriculture #healthysoils #holisticmanagement #australianagriculture #livingsoil  #water #carbonfarming #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #biodiversity

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Salisbury is a 20,000 hectare property in north-central NSW. Run by the MacAlpine family, their vision for the landscape developed and evolved over many years of experience to meet perceived needs of both the family and their country. Their broad aim is to remain profitable while improving their asset base and its resilience to drought. Learn more about their case study by clicking the link in our profile 🌱

#regenerativeagriculture #regenag #regenerativeag #climatesmartagriculture #healthysoils #holisticmanagement #australianagriculture #livingsoil  #water #carbonfarming #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #biodiversity

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"Conservation and revegetation programs can have many benefits for landholders. Not only do they have ecological benefits, they can play an important role in a landholder's wellbeing and even lead to improved production outcomes. Our Illawong case study is a fantastic example, with 30% of Bryan's property fenced off for revegetation. 

Bryan has a mosaic pattern of woody vegetation, using a direct seeding method to revegetate the rocky ridges with a range of species. These patches protect livestock from wind, rain and heat as well as stabilise the soil. An extra benefit Bryan has found is a resurgence in native fauna: ‘When I came here, you couldn’t find goannas, echidnas, … plus all the little birds … they have come back!’. Find a conservation and revegetation program that's right for you by clicking the link in our bio

#regenerativeagriculture #regenag #regenerativeag #climatesmartagriculture #healthysoils #holisticmanagement #australianagriculture #livingsoil  #water #carbonfarming #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #biodiversity

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Maddy Pursehouse is a grazier from northern NSW who is passionate about soil health and #regenag. Maddy grew up in Sydney but fell in love with agriculture in highschool and years of experience working in diverse farming practice and ongoing training followed. Maddy has made changes to their initial Rothesay business model, proving that flexibility, formal and applied education and conversations with mentors are key factors in managing ongoing drought conditions. To learn more about Maddy and her journey on Rothesay, click the link in our profile. 
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Without vegetation, life would be impossible. Vegetation plays a critical role in supporting life on the planet by providing habitat and food, producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide. It also moves water from the soil to the atmosphere through the process of transpiration and ensures rainfall is absorbed into the soil where it falls. Learn about the benefits of revegetation and how to start the revegetation process by clicking the link in our bio.

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Fancy a change in the new year? Soils For Life are hiring two new staff members to help us in our mission to support farmers to regenerate soils and landscapes! Apply for our Project and Outreach Manager (closing soon) or Communications and Engagement Manager roles to be part of our exciting case study program in 2021. Check out the link in the profile for more information.

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It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Soils For Life founder and patron Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery passed away peacefully at home this morning.

Born in Wiluna in Western Australia, General Jeffery’s distinguished military career included operational service in Malaya, Borneo, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam, where he was awarded the Military Cross and the South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He served as Governor of Western Australia from 1993 to 2000 and as Australia’s Governor General between 2003 and 2008.

However, it was his work as Australia’s National Soils Advocate that made him so well known and loved within our community. In that role, General Jeffery was pivotal in alerting Australians to the generally poor quality of our soils and working to encourage everyone to focus on their regeneration.

General Jeffery founded Soils For Life in 2013. His vision – to encourage all Australians to focus on soil health and the urgent need to regenerate our rural landscapes – still underpins our work.

His ability to connect with Australians across the country around his passion for agriculture and the healthy landscape it depends on was undiminished until the very end.

Funeral arrangements are to be advised. Further enquiries can be made with the Office of the Major General.

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Earth Canvas connects regenerative farmers with artists to create art works reflecting regenerative farming properties in Southern NSW. Currently running a touring exhibition, @earthcanvasaustralia have just announced a farm tour and writers workshop! To find out more about how you can be involved, visit the link in our bio.

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Are you a teacher, parent or kid in the NSW Western LLS Region? Your school could win prizes by designing an artwork that encapsulates our exciting new project!

About our project:
The expansive wide-open spaces of Australia’s rangelands make up majority of our continent. ‘Rangelands Living Skin’ is a new project led by @nsw_dpi, recognising the importance of productivity and resilience in our rangelands. Collaborating with scientists and farming families, the project will focus on soil, plants, animals and people as the living skin of the rangelands. 

Find out more about the project and how your school can be part of it through the link in our profile.

@nsw_dpi @anufennerschool @rcs_team @LLSWestern
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