Help ensure Victorian worms have something to eat

A survey to understand soil issues, knowledge gaps and opportunities is open across Australia.  

 Dr Peter Fisher, Victoria Soil Co-ordinator with the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub, said, “Victoria is Australia’s largest food and fibre exporter by value, so while soil types, farming systems and soil management issues in the state are quite varied, getting a good Victorian response to the survey is very important.” 

 He said soils were important in sustaining healthy food production and for protecting the environment and biodiversity. 

 “But the pressure to improve soil health – while aiming for net zero emissions to minimise impacts on climate change – requires developing and adopting better soil-management practices.  

 Peter is keen to see a strong Victorian representation in the nation-wide survey of soil issues and knowledge gaps in our state, as well as RD&E opportunities for improved soil management. 

 The multi-choice questionnaire, which only takes about 20 minutes to complete, has been funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) National Landcare Program.  

So help ensure Victorian worms have something to eat – be part of shaping Victorian soil priorities.  

 Access the soil survey by scanning the QR code or via this link.