In this Local Land Services NSW video, Oliver Knox (University of New England) discusses soil health in relation to how well soil performs its key functions, such as supporting crops, filtering water, managing waste, preserving heritage, supporting infrastructure, and sustaining life. Maintaining and enhancing soil biology improves nutrient cycling, water retention and productivity. Improving organic matter using cover crops, manures, or biosolids helps maintain soil function and reduce carbon losses. While this vidoe focused on the cotton growing regions of western NSW, the advice is relevant to other Australian regions [5:28].#
Audience: RSP, tertiary students, landholders, SFSG, consultants, school students
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