Landcare Australia
8 September 2021 | At the National Landcare Awards last month, Justin and Lorrai Kirkby from NSW scooped the Australian Government Landcare Farming Award.
Now it's time for more another inspiring producers to be celebrated.
In late 2004, the Kirkby's found 280 ha of rundown farm land 50km east of Moree. The land had seen better days and past management decisions had left the soils scalded and in very poor health, to make matters worse, there was little productive pasture and a severe lack groundcover and trees.
However, the Kirby's spotted potential and purchased the property, working hard to restore the productivity ousing a suite of different practices.
Since setting out, the impact has been spectacular – so much so they were able to purchase the neighbours property, an add-on of 610 ha, which they continued to restore, whilst sharing their experience with other farmers.
The Kirby's landcare journey showcases what's possible if you are willing to trial, innovate and persevere with new and evolving practices. And you may know an individual, a group or farming family like the Kirkby's who should be nominated for a 2021 State and Territory Landcare Award.
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The Australian Government Landcare Farming Award acknowledges an individual, group, network or organisation that has demonstrated excellence and leadership in implementing sustainable and integrated land management practices on a farm property, or properties that protect soils, water, vegetation and biodiversity. The award also recognises practices that deliver improved natural resource management and farm productivity outcomes.
The Australian Government Individual Landcarer Award acknowledges the significant contribution made by an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to landcare. There are many people who, through their actions, have had a positive impact on improving land management practices through practical on-ground activities, and/or by creating awareness of landcare in their local community.
The Australian Government Partnerships for Landcare Award acknowledges a partnership of individuals, groups, networks, or organisations that has demonstrated leadership and achievement in landcare-related activities as a result of the partnership.
The 2021 Landcare Awards is an opportunity to celebrate and honour Landcare champions from urban and rural communities excelling in sustainable agricultural practices, environmental protection, conservation of land and waterways, coastlines and biodiversity.
Winners of the 2021 State and Territory Landcare Awards will be finalists for the 2022 National Landcare Awards.
Nominating is easy. If you know an individual, group or organisation in your community making a difference to the environment and sustainable land use, nominate them for a Landcare Award.
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