There are 62 different types of soils within the Limestone Coast region. Through understanding these soils and their constraints, landholders can make more effective on farm decisions which in turn often boosts their bottom line.

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board invite you to join us for a series of FREE webinars to assist land holders primary producers, advisors and anyone wanting to improve their understanding of soils in the Limestone Coast.

The free webinars, will feature presentations from highly respected speakers on healthy soils with a focus on the particular soils of the Limestone Coast.

To register your interest email skylea.mclean@sa.gov.au

Visit our website for more information.

Mackillop Farm Management Group are collaborating with Limestone Coast (LC) Landscape Board to produce five Sustainable Land Use guides for Red Meat and Wool Production and Dairy Farming for the LC Adaptive Agriculture Project.

The aim is to understand key factors impacting upon sustainable carrying capacities of land in the Limestone Coast in a drying climate. A greater understanding will support primary producers to optimise productivity and profitability, and ensure maintenance of our natural resources.

To ensure that these guides are accurate, we are looking for your involvement through a brief, anonymous and voluntary survey.

These Sustainable Land Use guides will be a reference point for local producers to benchmark too, for local producers in the growth/development of new farms and for new producers to the area. 

Your input would be greatly appreciated please complete the survey here.

This project is supported by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program

Are you holding an event, but you're not sure how to best promote it? Do you want to use photos in your newsletters, but only ever have you smartphone with you? Do you struggle with writing posts on social media, or writing media releases?

We think we've got some of the answers for you! Come along to our 3-workshop series, to learn about all things media and communications.

Workshops are open only to participants working in agriculture in the Limestone Coast. 

Workshops will be held on the 17, 19 and 21 May 2021. 

More information can be found on the MFMG website.

This project is supported by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program

The Limestone Coast (LC) Landscape Board’s annual photo competition is now open.

Entries should focus on and tell us something about sustainable primary production, water, biodiversity, plants and animals in our changing landscape.

Entry is free and are welcome in traditional still photography and social media, with under 18 and open age groups.

To enter send us your best still photo to lclandscapeboardengage@sa.gov.au or share on social media by liking our pages and posting to our Facebook or Instagram pages using the hashtags #LCLBphotocomp and the additional hashtag #U18 if you are under 18.

Competition closes 30 June 2021

More information about 'Our Changing Landscape' photo competition on the LC Landscape Board website.

The South Australian Government in partnership with the Australian Government is providing a rebate of up to 25 per cent (to a maximum of $25,000 - GST exclusive) to primary producers in drought affected areas for the costs associated with the purchase, installation and repairs to on-farm water infrastructure for livestock and permanent horticulture that:

• addresses animal welfare needs during drought
• assists primary producers to be more resilient for future droughts by protecting high value horticulture assets

The Commonwealth Government provides a 12.5% rebate (up to $12,500) matched by the South Australian Government (up to $12,500) to be able to offer a rebate of up to 25% (max $25,000).

More information can be found on the PIRSA website.

Applications close on 30 June 2021, or when funding has been exhausted.

Tickets are now on sale for one of the dairy industry’s most anticipated events, the 2021 DairySA Innovation Day.

Up to 200 dairyfarmers and service providers from across SA’s South East and beyond are expected to attend the popular one day Innovation Day, to be held at The Barn, Mt Gambier on June 9.

Speakers will include Dr Jennie Pryce from the DairyBio program, Dr Matt Shaffer on DataGene technology and Bill Wales from the First 100 Days Project.

A mix of concurrent sessions in the afternoon will provide participants with a cross section of themes to deep dive into topics.

AFL legend, media personality and Dairy Industry Ambassador Jonathan Brown will be guest speaker at the event.

Date: 9 June 2021

Venue: 'The Barn' Mount Gambier

Article provided by DairySA

Join our passionate and knowledgeable volunteers and staff help local landholders plant the next generation of paddock trees. Not only will this help the South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoo but paddock trees can benefit your farm by providing benefits such as shelter for stock, nutrient cycling, and moisture penetration and retention.

Trees For Life’s popular Bush Action Team days are heading to the Limestone Coast (LC) thanks to the LC Landscape Board’s Grassroots Grants program.

The planting days will take place between Tuesday 25 and Thursday 27 May during 9am-3:30pm, in various locations throughout the Limestone Coast. Local volunteers can help out on as many days as they’d like, and can join for a half day or full day.

Registration is essential and transport may be available upon request. A moderate level of fitness is recommended.

For more information and to register please contact Trees For Life on 08 8406 0500 or email kelseyb@treesforlife.org.au.

These events are funded by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board Grassroots Grants program and the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

The Coorong Water Security Tour was held on Friday 26 March visiting various locations around Woods Well. This tour provided information regarding the following topics:

• Three lined catchments that have been constructed with support from the SA Governments Regional Growth Fund - Coorong Lined Catchment Project
• Alpha Group Consulting water technology update including leak detection, tank water level sensors, flow meters and water quality monitoring
• Solar Water Pumps Australia - will not burn out if the pump runs dry
• Hydrosmart Technology
• Planning considerations including, Council approvals, Water Affecting Activity considerations, and taxation benefits

Information from this Water Security Tour can be found in the following documents:

• Booklet Water Security Tech Tour - 26 March 2021
• Best Practice to achieve a leak free service from on-farm pipelines & water reticulation systems produced with the support of the Limestone Coast Landscape Board with funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program
• Updated Farm Water Infrastructure Tax Benefits factsheet

This event was supported by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board with funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program, and the Primary Industries and Resources SA - Regional Growth Fund

The 2021 National Landcare Conference brings together landcare groups and volunteers, landholders and farmers, Indigenous land and sea managers, landcare facilitators and coordinators, educators, research agencies, natural resource management professionals, and all community environmental groups and individuals to share insights, learn and connect.

You can attend the event in Sydney or register as an online delegate. Due to COVID-19, we understand that many people may not travel to Sydney this year so we will bring the conference to you! We will live stream and record the sessions, and also publish the posters and abstract papers on our Landcarer platform. During the conference online delegates will have an opportunity to connect and engage with each other to discuss the content. The online registration is free.

Get involved!

AgConnect promotes the latest sustainable agricultural news and events across the Limestone Coast. If you have an upcoming event or agricultural news you would like to share contact us:

Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitators:

Skylea Mclean: skylea.mclean@sa.gov.au

Eykolina Benny: eykolina.benny@sa.gov.au