OPINION: Soil reporting deserves greater priority

Unlocking financial investment in soils is the focus of the ‘Rewarding soil stewardship’ project led by Dr Nicholas Pawsey from Charles Sturt University.

Dr Pawsey argues not enough financial investment is made to protect this finite resource coming at the expense of farmers, investors and, in the end, the wider society.

“For those not already doing so – and to reward those who are – a potential incentive to maintain healthy soil could come from agri-lenders. Agribusinesses reporting positive soil health might get a discount on their loan, or better interest rates,” Dr Pawsey said.

Read the opinion piece shared by Charles Sturt University

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