March 16, 2022
The Federal Government is providing $54.4 million over two years to support farmers and land managers to access low-cost soil sampling and testing in exchange for sharing their data under the Pilot Soil Monitoring and Incentives Program.
They may also be eligible for benefits of up to $10,000 and receive assistance from Federal-funded soil extension officers to interpret their soil test results.
Southern Cross University has been engaged to deliver the program, including arranging soil sampling and testing.
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said program was a key part of the $214.9 million National Soil Package.
“Under the two-year program farmers and land managers can receive up to $10,000 in subsidies while contributing to a national soil database,” Mr Littleproud said.
“Soil health is critical to farm performance, so sampling supported under the program will show up in the farmers’ bottom line.
“Soil testing to participate in carbon reduction programs can be expensive but this program will help farmers be part of the solution to climate change.”
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