Forage for Nature
Image photographed by Jennifer Donegan of the Avon Wheatbelt Bird Group.
Following the success of our Optimising Fodder for Mixed Farming project, Wheatbelt NRM will continue to partner with mixed farmers in the Avon River Basin to establish biodiverse forage systems to increase ground cover and protect soils from erosion, improve soil condition and increase farm productivity while improving biodiversity and natural capital value. On-farm demonstrations will show-case a dual approach to increasing agricultural productivity and natural capital value using methods that align with potential carbon and biodiversity markets. This knowledge will be extended across the wheatbelt through workshops and case studies.
Expressions of Interest to Participate:
The criteria to apply is as follows:
Commercial faming enterprise - Total property is >100ha.
Total new planting area will be at least 17ha in size.
Willing to host field walks and engage in other extension activities with Wheatbelt NRM and other industry partners.
Allow Wheatbelt NRM staff and any relevant surveyors such as bird experts and soil samplers access to the site for the duration of the project.
Agree to grazing withholding periods of between 12 to 18 months while new plantings establish.
Applications Documents:
Application Guidelines
Application Form (Fillable)
Submit your application:
Download the form (best done from a desktop/laptop device).
Fill in the form.
Submit the form via email.
For assistance or to submit your application please contact Project Manager, Dr Dimity Boggs.
Applications close 5pm Monday 16th March 2025
