soil-conservation-people-religion-and-land.pdf - South West NRM

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2 . landholders be required to pay for advisory services
primarily at problem-solving in the sphere of
rcial production, so making government resources
more available for land capability and farm planning
within which commercial production is planned.
3. That the Federal Government encourage states, through
incentives, to give priority to land use extension as the
most effective means of achieving a satisfactory level of
implementation of proven conservation farming methods.
4. That state governments give priority to the integration
of soil conservation extension and production research in
those spheres of rural industry where the gap between
existing knowledge and adoption of recommended practices
is seriously affecting resource potential and stability.
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5. That departmental policies and career structures in
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extension be reviewed to encourage more and better
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extension staff to take up the challenge of practising as 1
professional "change agents".
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6. That departments liaise with tertiary institutions on the
most appropriate means of training competent and I
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motivated extension professionals for all states.
7. That the Federal Government provide appropriate
incentives to encourage states to undertake both the
effective training and the meaningful employment of
professional career extension officers in land use
planning, soil conservation and sustainable production
systems.
References
Anonymous (1978). "A Basis for Soil Conservagtion Policy in
Australia, Dept. Environment, Housing and Community Devto
Canberrang .
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