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Healthy Soils, Productive Farms: Join Our Free Webinar

Unlock the full potential of your paddocks! Wimmera farmers find out how to optimise productivity by addressing soil constraints and maintaining system fertility. Learn how to position your business for a low-carbon future while improving yields and reducing emissions.

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Leading the way in National Soil Monitoring

Wimmera CMA staff David and Ewan collecting soil samples Wimmera CMA is proud to lead Victoria’s contribution to the National Soil Monitoring Program, a landmark initiative that supports climate-smart...

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Understanding Farm Emissions for High School Agriculture Students

Join Dr Cassandra Schefe for an insightful overview of the carbon cycle, key farm emission sources, global drivers for emissions tracking, calculation methods, and how best practice farming links productivity with lower emissions.

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Matt Rohde inspecting soil and crops

Digging Deeper. Soil Moisture Data is Transforming Farming in the Wimmera

In the heart of Victoria’s Wimmera region, a quiet revolution is taking place beneath the surface—literally.

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Soil Moisture Newsletter – Winter 2025

Following a disappointingly dry autumn, winter is also forecast to be warmer and drier than average across the Wimmera. The region has yet to receive the rainfall needed to mark an autumn break, and soil moisture levels remain critically low, especially in the west and north.

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Signup to our Soil Moisture Portal Newsletter

The Wimmera soil moisture probes and weather station network collects a broad range of data, presented in real time, that helps farmers manage risks and increase profitability. The stations collect readings...

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Wimmera soil moisture and weather station network

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Over 25 years of Victorian CMAs

For over 25 years, Victoria’s CMAs have delivered land, water and biodiversity programs that not only enhance and protect our environment but support thriving communities. Victoria’s CMAs and...

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25 years of Victorian CMAs-Actions and Achievements report

💧 For more than 25 years, Victoria’s CMAs have worked with Traditional Owners, partners and community to deliver land, water and biodiversity programs that not only protect and enhance landscapes...

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Using multi-species pastures for production & soil health

At a glance Zoe and Luke CrouchLocation: Landsborough West, in the Upper Wimmera on the edge of the Pyrenees rangesEnterprise mix: Self-replacing merinos, calf-rearing and pasture raised chickens...

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