SGSL Producer Network Projects (Western Australia)

Citation

Land & Water Australia. 2007. SGSL Producer Network Projects (Western Australia). [Online] (Updated June 6th, 2008)
Available at: http://lwa.gov.au/node/223 [Accessed Sunday 21st of March 2010 08:30:17 AM ].

Summary

There were 61 groups comprising 70 sites participating in the WA SGSL Producer Network from Geraldton in the north to Esperance in the south, with numerous on-farm research sites located throughout the northern, central and eastern wheatbelt and Great Southern regions. The WA Producer Network committee was chaired by Fionnuala Hannon.

Aims

The aim of the SGSL Producer Network projects in WA was to turn saline land into a profitable asset using the practical ideas and know-how of producers, combined with the technical knowledge and experience of many of Australia’s leading salinity research experts.

Outcomes

The research funded through the SGSL Producer Network was relevant to each groups’ particular needs as well as being appropriate to their local conditions, knowledge and experience. Collectively, the 70 WA project sites improving local knowledge and interest, and were part of a national network of more than 120 group-based projects, all aiming to improve skills in saltland management and to improve the value of saltland grazing for the whole farm business.