Soil grants available

The final round of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program is now open, with $13 million in grants over two years to help farmers and land managers improve their understanding and management of their soil.

“This final round of Smart Farms Small Grants is giving us the opportunity to help our farmers and land managers change the way they look at their soil and improve how they manage it,” Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said.

“Soil extension activities will give farmers and land managers the tools they need to make a difference.

“This includes increasing uptake of soil testing, better utilising soil data and information, and making informed and evidence-based decisions for the next and future growing seasons.”

Under this round, multiple activities may be applied for in the one application. Grants are available for between $100,000 and $250,000 per activity and will be delivered over two years.

Eligible activities could include engaging a soil extension officer; conducting soil management workshops, seminars, roadshows or field days; creating communications products, webinars or online materials; and/or establishing trials, demonstrations and monitoring sites.

▯ For more information and details on how to apply, visit: www.communitygrants. gov.au/grants