Landcare farming Program Benchmarking Soils Project
This project started last year, with nine interested Landowners wanting to gain knowledge and understanding about their soil and increasing
carbon with pasture management. Some landowners in this project have already implemented practices such as rotational grazing and
maximizing ground cover.
Latest News
SOIL: Rewilding the Underground
I know we have a few people among us who has an interest in soils, or if you just want to learn a bit more check out this podcast which was
sent to us by Helen. If anyone else has any resources they would like to share let us know!. Thank you Helen 🙏
Are you interested in managing water flow in your upper catchment creeks to your best advantage? Come along to a hands on day with
Roger Ottery and Andrew Wylie (UMLC) and Craig Pullman (LLS) to walk, watch and listen! Finish up with a BBQ on the creek.
Please wear sturdy boots, hats and sun protection.
Contact Nicky Chirlian, Local Landcare Coordinator on 0488056199 or nicky@trla.org.au if you have
questions
Don’t miss out on Early Bird tickets, now on sale for @Wilmot Field Day 2026.
Wilmot Field Day brings together global experts in the field of nature friendly farming and invites you through the farmgate to see
regenerative grazing and farming practices in action.
Walk through the paddocks with regen ag expert @Allen Wiliams (USA), jump into a soil pit with Dr @Susan Orgill of @Impact Ag Australia, or
join a candid discussion on the future of our food system with farmers who are forging new market pathways.
Whether you’re passionate about soils, pastures, plants or livestock, you can be sure to find something on the program to spark your
interest.
Our members often say that when you become part of Landcare, you’re not just joining a group, you’re becoming part of a family. The concept
is so compatible with Australian culture it’s hard not to get involved! By becoming a TRLA member, you’ll be supporting our work, learning
new skills, becoming part of the solution, and helping to make a difference for the future.
Did you know (TRLA) run an Annual Small Grants program for Landcare activities connected to the Tamworth region.
Volunteer Landcare and Grassroots Community groups can apply up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLA’s strategic plan
with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.
Mari ngiyani winangaylanha ganunga-waanda yanaylanha, dhaymaarr ganugu-waanda nhama ngarrangarranmaldanhi.
[We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people and custodians of this land]
Gomeroi People are the traditional custodians of the waterways and the land on which we work and live.
Tamworth Regional Landcare Association pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and extend
that respect to all Aboriginal people.