Productive Soils
Productive soils consist of grains of varying size along with a mixture of minerals and decayed organic materials. These soils contribute to farm profitability; have biological, physical and chemical properties that promote the health of plants, animals and humans; and are able to adjust to and recover from environmental and climate/seasonal stress. Productive soils support plant growth, decomposition and recycling processes and resist erosion.
Management strategies:
- Reduce overgrazing and implement other soil conservation strategies to minimise soil erosion and increase soil capacity productivity and sustainability
- Select appropriate production crops suitable for soil type and climate for a land use rotation plan to improve or maintain soil productivity.
- Select appropriate land preparation methods matched to machinery and equipment to maintain and improve soil productivity and structure