Boosting farm productivity and resilience in western NSW

The Sustainable Productive Landscapes – Western Connections project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

The project supports land managers across the region to build their awareness, knowledge, skills and confidence to adopt sustainable agricultural practices that protect and enhance natural capital on farm and help them adapt to a changing climate.

Gemma Turnbull, Team Leader Agriculture Services, says collaboration is key.

“Sharing knowledge helps land managers better understand their landscapes and make smart decisions for the future,” Gemma said.

“It helps improve their knowledge of landscape processes, condition and trends. It also helps them identify constraints and opportunities for managing the diverse agricultural systems in the western region.”

To supplement the theory and knowledge sharing, participants are receiving practical guidance through capacity building events, extension and advisory services, training and demonstration sites.

They are also learning how to protect natural resources on their property.

“We’re also helping land managers undertake a natural and physical asset stocktake of their entire property, including soil, water, native vegetation, biodiversity and farm infrastructure,” Gemma said.

Field days and workshops for the broader farming community will be available to help improve land management practices across the region.

These will be promoted as they become available through Western Local Land Services’ Facebook page, monthly e-newsletter, local media and networks.

For more information, visit the Sustainable Productive Landscapes project webpage.

Media contact: Charlie Whiteley | charlie.whiteley@lls.nsw.gov.au | 0428 679 974.