New focus for Eyre Peninsula sustainable ag

In South Australia, a new $1.3 million program is underway to support Eyre Peninsula farmers in boosting agricultural growth while adopting more sustainable practices.

The three-year initiative has three key focus areas. The first aims to help farmers reduce emissions and build resilience to climate change by improving decision-making and supporting the adoption of climate-smart practices.

The second focus is on boosting productivity through better natural resource management. This includes efforts to reduce soil loss, improve soil health, and increase carbon retention – all while maintaining biodiversity.

The third element of the program aims to strengthen Aboriginal participation in agriculture. This includes promoting Aboriginal knowledge, entrepreneurship, training, and employment opportunities across the sector.

The project is funded by the Australian Government through the Natural Heritage Trust and is being delivered by Agricultural Innovation & Research Eyre Peninsula, in partnership with the EP Landscape Board.

AIR EP Executive Officer Naomi Scholz says local farmers can expect a range of support activities over the next three years – including webinars on seasonal forecasting, workshops on paddock variability, and soil training for advisors.

Updates and announcements on the project will be available through AIR EP and EP Landscape Board’s website, social media and newsletters.