Farming in the Headwater Region
Farming in the headwaters region demands careful balance between commercial viability and environmental stewardship. While farmers inherently understand and value their role as land custodians, the daily pressures of running a viable business often make it challenging to prioritize environmental programs.
Joining the Headwater Custodians project offers practical solutions:
- Expert assistance in measuring and monitoring outcomes
- Support in navigating carbon and biodiversity market opportunities
- Professional guidance on integrating environmental improvements
- Reduced costs through collective action
- Grant funding for environmental projects
- Connection with like-minded farmers
The Natural Capital Connection
Natural capital in farming encompasses all elements of the natural environment that underpinning both the foundation of farming operations and an opportunity for improved business performance. Research shows that as natural capital improves, farm performance typically follows, creating a positive relationship between environmental stewardship and business success.
Our project area represents a unique opportunity to enhance this natural capital through:
- Long-term sustainability
- Reduced input requirements
- Enhanced resilience to weather extremes
- Sustained productivity with less intervention
Our Solution
Headwater Custodians recognises the challenges and offers a practical approach:
Working Together
- Share resources and knowledge across properties
- Create landscape-scale impacts along the Great Dividing Range
- Access funding opportunities as a collective
- Implement efficient environmental improvements that benefit both catchments
Supporting Your Business
- Balance productivity with conservation across varied terrain
- Access emerging environmental markets through coordinated efforts
- Reduce input costs through improved land condition
- Build long-term farm resilience in our unique headwater region
By joining forces, we can achieve meaningful environmental outcomes while maintaining profitable farming operations. Our approach helps you overcome the time and resource constraints that often prevent individual farmers from implementing environmental improvements.
Our project area encompasses some of the most significant headwater systems in northern NSW. Whether your property lies near The Summit, Basket Swamp National Park, or the Washpool conservation areas, we can help you implement positive change while maintaining profitable farming operations.
Ready to Learn More?
Click below to discover how joining the Headwater Custodians can benefit both your land and your bottom line while contributing to the health of two major river systems.