Cudgen Plateau - Demonstrating the Benefits of Biological Farming Practices

This project will conduct a 12 month biological farming trial on two 0.5 ha prime agricultural blocks on the Cudgeon Plateau to demonstrate to the broader farming community the social, economic and environmental benefits of adopting improved farm management practices. The trial will demonstrate the benefits of using organic soil amendments, cover crops and integrated methods of pest and disease control to increase sweet potato yield and quality, whilst minimising the loss of soil and nutrients to the local waterway. The project will ultimately build the capacity of the farming community to effectively manage soil erosion and associated impacts on local waterways through implementation of better management practices.