FARMERS in the North Coast Local Land Services (LLS) region are participating in a three-year project that is set to build farm productivity and resilience while protecting the region’s natural and cultural assets.
The North LLS region extends from Tweed Shire Council in the north to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council in the south.
The North Coast Climate Smart Agriculture project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
The project supports farmers to adopt practices that reduce carbon emissions, improve sustainability and strengthen farm business management.
It also helps them understand carbon and biodiversity incentives and implement industry sustainability frameworks.
“The North Coast region faces challenges like pest animals, invasive weeds, plant diseases, climate change and shifting market conditions,” Lelia Kamphorst, Acting Manager Operations said.
“These pressures affect agricultural productivity, ecosystems and community wellbeing and the Climate Smart Agriculture project responds to these challenges with practical support and education.”
Key activities include:
– Property planning workshops to help farmers plan and explore to build their farm’s capacity to deal with future challenges while gaining fresh ideas and learning from others in the same situation.
– A new workshop series designed to help farmers build practical, science-based pasture management skills tailored to their farm and goals.
– Farming forums that bring together farmers, industry and experts to understand their climate risk exposure, identify practical ways to adapt their operations, and holistically prepare their businesses for changing conditions.
– Sustainable farm profiles to highlight local farmers who are leading the way in meeting carbon and biodiversity goals and best practice management.
– Aboriginal cultural heritage resources, including field days, to support farmers and traditional custodians to learn, share knowledge and protect cultural heritage.
The project has commenced and runs until June 2028.
For more information, and details on the upcoming workshop, contact North Coast Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
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