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Part 4: ‘Day in the life’ of our farm extension advisor

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How does a farm extension advisor pass their time with the SQNNSW Innovation Hub?   This is Part 4 of ‘a day in a life of’. I’m Gavin Tinning and I’m based at Southern Cross University and work across the north coast region of NSW. I work with farmers, researchers from SCU and partners like Landcare and local councils, to support the farmers managing our diverse soils and […]

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The micronutrients helping to build soil carbon in our paddocks

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How much carbon is stored in the soils of grazing paddocks across the Northern Rivers region? What factors influence these levels? And can land management practices increase productivity and soil health? Southern Cross University researcher Dr Abe Gibson has been working with the Casino Food Co-op and Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare to find out.

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‘It worries me’: Why we need a deeper connection to soils

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LISTEN: Dr John Grant from Southern Cross University talks about soils.   “ Soils tend to be hugely neglected or taken for granted. Soils are not appreciated or given the importance that they really do have.” In his speech for World Soil Day in December 2024, soil scientist Dr John Grant from Southern Cross University (SCU)

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Creating a flourishing soil microbiome: Dr Christine Jones

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Internationally renowned soils ecologist, Dr Christine Jones, gave a guest lecture presentation to our Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Program (RAMP) participants. She has a wealth of experience working with innovative landholders to implement regenerative land management practices that enhance biodiversity, increase biological activity, sequester carbon, activate soil nutrient cycles, restore water balance, improve productivity and create

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Industry leaders set to speak at Soil Carbon Summit

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Soil carbon sequestration has the potential to be a game-changer for agricultural productivity and the resilience of landscapes, regions and farming communities. The Soil Carbon Summit – to be held in Brisbane on Monday, July 17 – will explore these opportunities and deliver insights into future of this new carbon economy. It has been organised

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