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The General Jeffery Soil Health Award is now open for nominations

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Sustainable Agriculture

Do you know someone in the Wheatbelt who is helping to improve soil health? It could even be you.

Landcare Australia has launched a new national award in honour of Australia’s first National Soils Advocate, the General Jeffery Soil Health Award.

The award recognises the efforts of the people who are caring for our land and honours the exceptional work of the late Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery, AC, AO (Mil), CVO, MC (Retd), who passed away late last year.

Australia’s current National Soils Advocate, Penny Wensley AC, said of Major General Jeffery’s contribution:

“General Jeffery worked tirelessly to advocate for improvements in its condition and in particular to raise awareness of the importance of soils and soil health.

“He will long be remembered for his leadership and for the wonderful legacy that he has left as Australia’s first National Soil Advocate.”

The award is open to any individual farmer, land manager, extension specialist or educator who is making an exceptional contribution to soil health in Australia.

The winner will be sponsored to attend the National Landcare Awards Gala Dinner in person, where they will receive a trophy and a cash prize of $20,000.

The award is supported by the Office of the National Soils Advocate within the Australian Government Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

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