At a time when the NSW government has introduced its controversial Land Management Act which makes it easier for landowners to remove trees, a gently reminder re the consequences of this decision comes from Western Australia. There the woodlands have …
Australian Agriculture and its future
Anika Molesworth is a young 28 year old from Broken Hill who in 2015 was selected as the Australian Young Farmer of the Year. Anika is currently completing her PhD. Her pet interests concern equity for farmers in Australia and …
A Farmer Case Study – Sam Johnson, Young, NSW
Location: Between Boorowa and Young on the South West Slopes of NSW Size: 1500 Ha Soils: Alluvial on the flats and light sodic clay subsoils with low pH on the slopes. Traditionally runs 4-5 dse/ha. Enterprises: 210 Angus cows; 30 …
The effect of phosphorus on soil fungi
The AIEA Newsletter has had a request for information relating to the effect of phosphorus on soil fungi. Here is the answer according to Dr Google! The data on this raises the question as to whether the application of super …
Good News …
Now to the good news: Across the world we are seeing farmers and communities resisting the corporate takeover of seeds, soils, water and food. And we are also witnessing inspiring stories about the successes of agroecology: a model of agriculture …
What role education?
What role should be the educational role of the Australian Institute of Ecological Agriculture? Education of course is one of its goals but what shape should this take and how might it engage people and their creative nature? This is …
What is the state of play in Canada with organics and is there a parallel in Australia?
The need for more organic food producers in Canada based on consumer demand could also be reflected in Australia. The following extract from the Western Producer was written up in the Organic Journal of Canada. Particularly interesting are the reasons …
Soil science and role plays: A new approach to extension
There are a number of challenges when providing extension and education about soils. One is the fact that soils can be a highly technical and involved subject. This fact can sometimes lead extension professionals and specialists into the trap of …