Ausmin invests in Landcare’s future

Media Release: 11 December 2008

A new partnership between Ausmin Australia and Landcare Queensland will see Ausmin investing significantly in education and capacity building for the Landcare and Natural Resource Management network in Queensland.

Ausmin Australia, a leading manufacturer of high quality biologically enhanced fertilisers will partner with Landcare Queensland over the next two years to help support capacity building and education programs and also facilitate the delivery of training programs with a biological farming focus.

The new partnership was announced last week to an international audience during Ausmin Australia’s Platinum Partners Conference. Mark McNamee, Ausmin Australia’s Marketing Director said “Our partnership with Landcare Queensland represents our company ideals and also invests in improving the long term sustainability of agriculture”.

Many Landcarer’s are already at the forefront of innovative and sustainable approaches to agriculture, however, a lack of information and support is often identified as a barrier to those who wish to adjust or change their land management techniques. The delivery of information through a variety of forums in Queensland will allow for practitioners to share knowledge and skills and learn about alternative farming methods resulting in an increase in the adoption of improved land management practices.

Tim Odgers, Deputy Chair of Landcare Queensland was pleased to respond to Ausmin’s announcement on behalf of the organisation, “Landcare Queensland are proud to be associated with a company who’s ethos so closely aligns with that of the Landcare community. This partnership will add real value to the Landcare community in Queensland by not only investing in the improved knowledge and skills of land managers but, also working in conjunction with Landcare Queensland to assist and support land managers to adopt improved land management practices” he said.

Landcare Queensland looks forward to working with Ausmin Australia to provide the Landcare community with a variety of information and education events throughout Queensland during 2009. For your opportunity to participate in event in your local area keep an eye on the Landcare Queensland website www.landcare.org.au.

Media enquiries to Landcare Queensland, 07 3211 4413.

For more information on these items or for information on any of our products contact Mark McNamee or David Hardwick
Ausmin Australia Pty Ltd
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