Enhancing Dryland Productivity

⁠⁠⁠Overview

Local Land Services (NSW) is seeking professional services and technical support for the Enhancing Dryland Productivity stream of the Climate Smart Agriculture Program, funded through the Australian Government's Natural Heritage Trust.

About

The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is the Australian Government's key investment platform for achieving its natural resource management, sustainable agriculture and environmental protection outcomes.

Through the NHT, the Australian Government has established the Climate Smart Agriculture Program (CSAP), which is designed to drive agricultural sustainability, productivity and competitiveness. The program supports the following outcomes:

• The agriculture sector is adopting practices to reduce emissions and build resistance to climate change
• The agriculture sector is supported to harness carbon and biodiversity incentives and implement industry sustainability frameworks
• Farmers are supported to drive agricultural growth, while adopting sustainable natural resource management practices that protect and conserve natural capital and biodiversity

Western Local Land Services is a regional delivery partner for the Climate Smart Agriculture Program, which will run until June 2028.

The Enhancing Dryland Productivity stream of the NHT CSAP is a tailored extension and advisory program for dryland agriculture that focuses on demonstrating practices aimed at reducing the impacts of wind erosion, improving soil health, and applying data driven decision-making to increase productivity and build resilience to climate change.

Scope

For delivery in 2026/2027 Financial Year

The scope includes:

• Establishment of 5 demonstration sites with soil moisture probes
• Preparation of annual reports for 5 demonstration sites
• Implementation of 5 demonstration treatment sites and maintenance of the existing soil moisture probe network
• Preparation of annual reports for 5 demonstration treatment sites
• Development of a minimum two-page A4 colour case study showcasing the outcomes of the demonstration sites project
• Planning and delivery of one field day event, including organisation and coordination of all aspects and associated costs, such as catering, venue hire, and guest speakers
• Completion of an annual field day participant evaluation and production of a report

For delivery in 2027/2028 Financial Year

• Implementation of 5 demonstration treatment sites and maintenance of the existing soil moisture probe network
• Preparation of annual reports for 5 demonstration sites
• Planning and delivery of one field day event, including organisation and coordination of all aspects and associated costs, such as catering, venue hire, and guest speakers
• Completion of an annual field day participant evaluation and production of a report
• Production of one 20 to 30 minute podcast featuring up to three participant interviews, accompanied by a technical note, and upload to an agreed platform

Enquiries

• Contact: Christine Plummer
• Email: tenders@dpird.nsw.gov.au