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Researchers collaborate to help Australian farmers
Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) will play an important role in a five-year initiative that aims to improve environmental, economic and social outcomes in rural Australia by helping farmers better manage their natural assets.
The Sustainable Farms initiative is informed by 20 years of ecological research undertaken on farms throughout the south-eastern wheat-sheep belt of Australia. This research...
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Research
Sustainable Farms draws upon research programs across the Australian National University, focussing on its key research topics:
Healthy Farms : Monitoring biodiversity and valuing ecosystem services in production landscapes Healthy Farmers : Exploring links between farmer mental health and natural resource management. Healthy Profits : Estimating the value of natural assets for farm profitability and financial resilience, and identifying... -
Podcasts
Farmers, scientists and researchers are coming together through Sustainable Farms to understand more about the relationship between biodiversity, productivity and mental health on farms. Join podcast host Gordon Taylor as he interviews project staff and external experts for regular insights into the latest research.
NEW: Episode Eight: After fire comes recovery - a message of hope...
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Paul and Rachel Graham
BongongoAdjungbilly NSW
Paul and Rachel Graham
“Like all farmers, there’s a history for why you’re here [on the farm]. You’re really just the next custodian. If you take that into account, you look after the land better as the next custodian.”
Property size:...
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Now is the time to invest in natural assets for drought resilience
On the south-west slopes where Sustainable Farms field staff undertake long-term ecological monitoring on farms, the effects of the dry are evident and it’s a particularly difficult time for farmers heading into summer without the buffer of healthy winter and spring rains. The drought is also contributing to the catastrophic fire conditions in northern NSW and QLD.
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Murringo, 'Windermere', Restoring your creeklines and retaining moisture on farms through grazing management
Young NSWAustraliaWednesday, 13 March 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:30pmJoin Sustainable Farms (and our partner Young Landcare) for this field day as part of our 2019 Summer Series.
This family friendly field day will focus on works you can implement to restore creeklines on your property, and insights about holistic grazing regimes. Our hosts for the day are Sam and Clare Johnson, who have had great success improving the...
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Mental health resources
Mental health and wellbeing resourcesIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
If you or someone you know is experiencing distress or a mental health problem, there are several resources available to help. Talking with a GP is a good start. He or she can assist...
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Maximise Farm Production and Biodiversity through Shelterbelts
Illabo NSWAustraliaMonday, 13 August 2018 - 9:30am to 12:30pmThis Field Day is for farmers who want to improve their farms’ productivity and biodiversity by creating effective shelterbelts. An experienced team will provide information about the benefits of shelterbelts, based on applied research.
Speakers include:
- Michael Gooden, Chair of Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc
- John Hopkins, owner of Allawah
- Dan Florance and Mason Crane, Field Ecologists from Sustainable Farms
And our...
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John and Nicole Hopkins
AllawahIllabo, NSW
John and Nicole Hopkins
“I was moving stock the other day and I came across a flock of zebra finches. Ten years ago we didn’t see any. When you never used to see them and you’ve got a flock of about seventy of them...
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