CMA Incentive Program
Sustainable Agriculture Grants for landholders in Central Coast and Lake Macquarie
August 2007
Source: Hunter-Central Rivers CMA
www.hcr.cma.nsw.gov.au
Hunter-Central Rivers CMA is offering grants of up to $10,000 to rural landholders in the Gosford, Wyong and Lake Macquarie areas to implement on-ground works promoting sustainable agriculture.
Funding is being provided through the National Landcare Program. Funding is available to landholders undertaking commercial or non-commercial agricultural activities.
Activities that are eligible for grant funding under the program include:
- Reducing soil disturbance with reduced tillage or ‘no-till’ methods of cultivation;
- Experimenting with new crop types, alternative rotations, and new harvesting techniques;
- Using water efficiently, storing and recycling water and improving water quality;
- Minimising the impact of chemicals on the environment, managing effluent and nutrients to reduce pollution;
- Planting wind breaks, shelterbelts and shade lots with native local provenance species;
- Revegetation and rehabilitation of riparian areas and remnant bushland areas;
- Increasing vegetation cover and biodiversity through creation of wildlife corridors;
- Restoring and maintaining vegetation cover along drainage lines;
- Controlling invasive weeds (where it is not subsidising commercial activities);
- Taking a quality-control approach to agriculture through accredited environmental management systems and marketing programs.
If you are interested in applying for a grant, please read the guidelines before completing the application form . Applications close Friday 28 September 2007.
For more information contact the Gosford CMA Office on 4324 3844 or Rural Landcare Officer, Carolyn Jenkinson (from 16 July) on 4337 1213.
