| What is a healthy soil? | ||
|
Our scientists and project leaders define a healthy soil as one that is productive and easy to manage under the intended land use. It has biological, physical and chemical properties that promote the health of plants, animals and humans while also maintaining environmental quality. |
||
| Useful Links | ||
|
||
| Healthy Soils for Sustainable Farms Program Report | |
|
Healthy Soils for Sustainable Farms achieved high participation rates, uncovered significant demand for information about soil health, and successfully delivered a range of products, workshops and forums. This was achieved despite difficult drought conditions. The achievements of the program, its outcomes and future investment opportunities, including summaries of each project, can be found in the Final Report. |
|
| About this program | |
|
Healthy Soils for Sustainable Farms works with farmers, community groups and researchers to unite and grow soil health information. Find out more about Healthy Soils for Sustainable Farms Soil is a national asset. It is the source of our wealth and our well-being and the base material of our prosperity.Healthy soils are the engine room of sustainable, productive farms in Australia. They serve us as an economic asset, through farming and mineral production, and as a natural asset. They:
|
