This project was supported by the Community Landcare Grant 2013.
Erosion is a widespread agricultural problem in the Coffs Harbour local government area, due to a combination of steep slopes, highly erodable soils and high seasonal rainfall. This project demonstrated an array of Best Practice Management strategies for improving soil condition and reducing wind and water erosion on blueberry and banana farms in the Coffs Harbour local government area. Differen
t methods appropriate to a variety of common erosion issues were demonstrated at the farms of key-influencers in the local banana and blueberry industries. After completion of the works, a field day was held, touring the farms and methods employed to increase awareness and encourage uptake of these Best Practice Management strategies.
