Across Australia, Landcare Agriculture’s Biodiversity in Action program is proving that when coordinators and producers are empowered with the right tools, knowledge, and support, they create powerful collaborations that strengthen both community and landscape health.
Each of the eleven producer-led projects in the program is grounded in local partnerships — bringing together farmers, scientists, landcare groups, Traditional Owners, and regional experts to trial practical biodiversity solutions. From coordinated grazing in the WA rangelands to wetland restoration in Victoria and Indigenous-led monitoring in the Gulf, these projects share a common goal: to improve on-farm biodiversity while maintaining productive, resilient business
Project coordinators across Australia report a renewed sense of clarity, collaboration, and purpose.
“I feel invigorated and supported by skilled people to assist with the project. It ensures a positive outcome. Good to have a connected funder who is invested in project outcomes,”
said Phoebe Gulliver, Project Coordinator at Little River Landcare, Yeoval.
“It’s changing the way I think about how I interact with growers,” added Dr Anthony Rice, Granite Belt IPM Project Coordinator.
Landcare Ag Program Manager Angela Hammond said the feedback highlights the value of BiA’s co-design model.
“It’s been incredible to see how the process has empowered coordinators and producers. The feedback shows that genuine partnership and shared learning lead to stronger outcomes for agriculture, biodiversity, and community.”
With its strong Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework, the Biodiversity in Action program is providing the data and insights needed to guide regional and national sustainability strategies. These results — presented at the 2025 Australasian Pacific Extension Network (APEN) Conference — confirm Landcare Agriculture’s leadership in advancing resilient, biodiversity-positive agriculture across Australia.
