Farmland in northern Tasmania represents approximately 46 per cent of Tasmania’s total farmland, and generates an estimated $800 million annually to the Tasmanian economy. Many farming systems operate on, or adjacent to highly valued natural environments, and farming businesses rely on and benefit from the resilience of these natural resources.
The On-Farm Natural Capital and Market Readiness project is supporting farmers to strengthen agricultural productivity while adopting sustainable natural resource management practices that protect and conserve natural capital and biodiversity.
Through the project, farmers are gaining clearer insight into the natural capital on their properties and the practical actions they can take on the ground. At five farmer-led demonstration sites, participants can see how practices that support natural capital and biodiversity assets can align with sound business decisions, to further improve the value of their property.
By building a stronger understanding of these assets, farmers are better equipped to plan actions that improve climate resilience and prepare for emerging carbon and biodiversity markets.
This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered by NRM North, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.
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