This webpage explains a collaborative program, led by Charles Sturt University, designed to support grain growers in improving soil health, increasing yields, and reducing on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The partnership involves farmers, researchers, and major food companies. It is assisting farmers to improve their sustainability of their farming practices and to align with international requirements for low emission grain. The initiative focuses on providing farmers with free soil testing, personalised reports on soil health and emissions, and support from soil scientists to interpret results and implement beneficial practices. By working through regional farming systems groups, the program provides farmers with tailored advice and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. The program is refining its Cool Farm Tool GHG measurement tool. Currently, it mainly operates in NSW and Victoria, but may be relevant to other grain-growing regions.#
This is a carefully curated database of important soil resources. The data base is not exhaustive but rather a library of the resources we believe are the most useful for the audience. Each resource has been added after careful consideration against our selection criteria, including but not limited to its scientific validity, accessibility, and readability. The library generally does not include most academic research papers but may include some open-source papers written in accessible English.
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SSA reminds users that these resources are a guide only. Our understanding of soil science is improving continuously so it is important to check the suitability of the information for your purpose with an appropriately qualified professional such as a Registered Soil Professional or a Certified Professional Soil ScientistÂ
