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Mixed cover cropping for sustainable farming systems in south eastern AustraliaDate:
Project code: 4-60A5VY4 Project manager: Dr Mel Fraser Project duration: November 2018 to March 2022 About the projectBenefits of cover crops include improving soil organic carbon, structure and health, while decreasing weed and disease levels for following crops. Many potential cover crops exist and while growers are beginning to investigate these, they lack basic local knowledge to make informed decisions. In this project, a consortium of grower groups and the CSIRO will identify and demonstrate suitable cover crops across south eastern Australia. The impacts of cover cropping on soil health, nutrient cycling, organic carbon, and soil moisture will be measured, and the optimum timing and method to terminate the cover crops will be determined. The cover crop project will result in:
The project has a mix of farm demonstrations, field trials and extension activities.
Project resourcesMixed Cover Crops project website This project is funded by:This project is supported by Ag Excellence Alliance through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program, Grains Research and Development Corporation and the South Australian Department for Environment and Water. This project is delivered in partnership with: |