Regional Soil Coordinator
The Regional Soil Coordinator (RSC) works across all levels of industry to understand stakeholder needs and engage with regional and national networks to build the knowledge base and capacity in soil management. The RSC aims to help inform, protect and develop healthy soils within agricultural systems.
Activities
Connect farmers with strong research capability
Provide networks to connect people, collaborate and share research outcomes.
Contribute to an increasing capability of improved soil management.
integrating soil knowledge
Support groups throughout the regions in their soil research, development and extension activities.
access to soil information
Understand local soil issues and extension needs.
Identify and promote soil information to support best management practices.
National connections
Operate as a conduit between the regions and the Commonwealth on soil.
Support the implementation of the National Soil Strategy & Action Plan.
Regional Soil Coordinators around Australia
A network of Regional Soil Coordinators are situated across the country to support the agricultural industries in their local area. Each Regional Soil Coordinator is linked with the Drought Hub for the area. The Regional Soil Coordinators are members of the Smart Soils National Community of Practice convened by Soil Science Australia.
Soils Information
The Regional Soil Coordinator works with industry partners to develop and compile independent, evidence-based soil information and resources. Content addresses regional priorities, across agricultural industries and includes management guidance from farmers and industry alike.
- Soil information for best practice management, all in one place.
- Practical advice and guidelines
- Soil management specific to various farming systems
- Insights from research and case studies
Links
Recent Soil Stories
Amelioration Considerations
The Facey Group facilitated an amelioration demonstration day in conjunction with the Western Australian No-Tillage Farmers Association (WANTFA) near Wickepin in early July 2025.
Project Team & Advisory Committee
- Regional Soil Coordinator: Bridget Watkins (Murdoch University)
- Project Manager: Fran Hoyle (Murdoch University)
- Project Manager, Drought Hub: Tanya Kilminster (Grower Group Alliance)
- Tim Overheu (DPIRD)
- Chris Gazey (DPIRD)
- Renata Paliskis (Wheatbelt NRM)
Get in touch
Have a question about the project, or how it can support your area of work?
Send us an email!
FUNDING PARTNERS
The Regional Soils Coordinators and Smart Soils National Community of Practice are supported by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.
The SW WA Regional Soil Coordinator project is led by the Grower Group Alliance – South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, and delivered by SoilsWest at Murdoch University.
