Land Projects

The health of our landscapes plays a critical role in our production industry and in driving the Tasmanian economy. By supporting farmers, landholders and producers on projects that contribute to the sustainable management of our natural environment, NRM South is helping to improve landscapes and keep them healthy so that they can continue to return dividends to farmers, the community, the environment and the economy in the long term.

Our Land Program provides systems-based solutions for landscapes dominated by agricultural production. We are helping landholders to better understand and improve soil health while also helping them to develop solutions to address climate resilience, water retention and water quality – particularly in drought-prone regions.

We are showcasing innovative tools and techniques that can be used to inform sound land management decisions and improve the production value of landscapes by reducing erosion risk and protecting groundcover. We are concerned about the impacts of climate-induced change and biosecurity and will be assessing the opportunity for initiatives that work with current efforts.

We are engaging with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and groups to respond to their self-determined priorities for access to, and healing and protection of Country.

  • Regional Soil Coordinator

    The Regional Soil Co-ordinator initiative is an integral component of Australia’s National Soils Strategy, creating nationally cohesive and regionally specific support to build soils capacity for our agriculture and environment.

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  • Farming Forecaster Tasmania – Supporting Farmers for Drought Resilience

    The increasing occurrence of drought in parts of Tasmanian including the midlands, Derwent catchment and Tasmania’s east coast has significantly reduced seasonal ground cover. Without adaptive measures, these declines will lead to increased soil erosion and soil carbon loss, and a decline in viability of dryland grazing systems. This project aims to help address some of these issues by supporting farmers with more responsive planning tools to improve dryland pasture management decision-making.

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  • Soil Extension

    Increasing awareness and adoption of land management practices that improve and protect the condition of soils throughout Tasmania.

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  • Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot – round 2

    The Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot is a key part of the Australian Government’s $66.1 million Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship Package and will reward farmers for the stewardship of their land, storing carbon and improving Australia’s biodiversity. NRM South is the local NRM partner helping the government to implement the pilot in our region, helping to ensure it works for our landholders.

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  • Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator

    NRM South’s Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator (RALF) forms part of a nationwide network of facilitators who engage with their local agricultural sector to help improve sustainability, productivity and profitability for farmers.

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  • Weeds Action Fund

    The Tasmanian Weeds Action Fund is a Tasmanian Government initiative, funded for five years from 2018-19. The funds are invested by farmers and other community organisations to tackle weeds that are impacting valuable agricultural and environmental assets.

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  • Derwent Pasture Information Network

    The Derwent catchment is one of Tasmania’s driest regions. The low rainfall conditions create unique production challenges, especially when managing dryland pastures during times of drought. Through the Derwent Pasture Information Network (PIN), NRM South is supporting farmers management of dryland pastures – particularly on north-facing slopes – using a range of approaches to provide locally relevant information.

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