Sustainable Agriculture Services
Challenge
Pastoral landscapes across the WA rangelands face compounding pressures from climate variability, soil degradation and water management challenges. Producers are seeking practical demonstrations, peer learning opportunities and credible baselines to build confidence in adopting new practices — while maintaining viable pastoral businesses in remote and resource-constrained environments.
Solution
Rangelands NRM co-designs demonstration sites and field trials with producers and local groups, supported by training, mentoring and community events. By grounding the program in producer experience and local knowledge, and connecting it with emerging science and technical expertise, the approach builds confidence in incremental practice change focused on climate adaptation, regenerative grazing and improved landscape function
Impact
Early results from climate-smart agriculture (CSA) demonstrations show strong producer interest in pasture monitoring, water management and grazing innovations. Engagement is building regional networks and communities of practice, with producers sharing learning across properties and subregions. Baseline data collected through demonstration sites is providing credible evidence of practice change outcomes.
Outcome
The Sustainable Agriculture Services program is laying the groundwork for lasting practice change across WA’s pastoral landscapes. Through co-designed demonstrations and trusted extension support, it is building a community of practice capable of adapting to climate variability and improving landscape function — while maintaining the productive capacity of pastoral businesses for future generations.