The Soil CRC is hosting a free three-part webinar series in November to explore what drives farmer decisions, how to share knowledge effectively, and how to communicate the risks and rewards of innovation.

Our Soil Knowledge Broker, Felicity Harrop, has worked with our researchers and grower group participants to develop these webinars, which showcase some of the key research outputs from Program 1 of the Soil CRC, ‘Investing in high performance soils’.

“The webinars are designed for grower groups, extension officers, researchers and rural communicators who want to strengthen farmer engagement and adoption of new management practices,” Felicity said.

“Our expert presenters will highlight new knowledge, tools and guides developed by the Soil CRC to supercharge engagement, collaboration and knowledge sharing with farmers. These resources support the extension and adoption of new innovations and soil management practices.”

Read on to learn more about the webinars or visit the Soil CRC’s Events page to register now.

Webinar 1: Knowledge sharing for good soil stewardship — Creating real impact

Discover what works in sharing soil knowledge

Hear lessons from national case studies testing different ways to connect farmers with research — from podcasts to field days to grower-led initiatives. Gain practical tools and insights from the Soil CRC’s new Knowledge Sharing Guide for Grower Groups to improve your communication and extension strategies with a new process for reflection.

When: 5 November 2025 at 12.30pm AEDT (12pm SA, 11.30am Qld, 11am NT, 9.30am WA)

Presenters:

  • Associate Professor Hanabeth Luke, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist at Murdoch University and Soil CRC Project Leader.
  • Simon Kruger, Project Communications Officer, West Midlands Group and Soil CRC Project Leader.

Webinar 2: What drives farmer decisions – Insights from the Soil CRC study

Understand the motivations behind on-farm choices

Explore insights from thousands of farmers across six Australian regions and discover what influences their management decisions, attitudes to risk and openness to new practices. Learn how this knowledge can guide more effective engagement and strategic planning for innovative farm management practices.

When: 12 November at 12.30pm AEDT (12pm SA, 11.30am Qld, 11am NT, 9.30am WA)

Presenters:

  • Associate Professor Hanabeth Luke, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist at Murdoch University and Soil CRC Project Leader.
  • David Brennan, Chief Executive Officer, Wimmera Catchment Management Authority.
  • Naomi Scholz, Executive Officer, Ag Innovation and Research Eyre Peninsula.

Webinar 3: A new reporting tool for impact — Communicating risks & rewards

Turn complex research into clear, useful information for farmers

Learn how to use the Soil CRC’s new Risk/Reward Reporting Guide, designed to help grower groups and extension staff present trial results and new knowledge in ways that support confident farm decision-making.

When: 19 November at 12.30pm AEDT (12pm SA, 11.30am Qld, 11am NT, 9.30am WA)

Presenters:

  • Simon Kruger, Project Communications Officer, West Midlands Group and Soil CRC Project Leader.
  • Joy Valle, Executive Officer, Corrigin Farm Improvement Group.

Registration details

For more information and to register for the webinars, visit the Soil CRC’s Events webpage: https://soilcrc.com.au/events/

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