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Welcome to SPA
Dryland salinity is a serious problem affecting agricultural land and the natural environment across southern Australia . Predictions show that the area of salt affected land is going to increase, despite our best efforts to control it. Adapting to the saline environment will be crucial as the area of productive land turning saline increases. But the future is not all grim. The notion of saline land having productive and economic value is relatively new, but growers and researchers are now working together to find sustainable, plant-based solutions to managing this land.
This website aims to provide growers and community members with resources that can assist them in making their saltland productive. You can find technical information on growing plants on saltland as well as advice on grazing saltland pastures.
You will also find the contact details for the Saltland Pastures Association (SPA) committee, information about the association and how to become a member. There is an FAQ section where you can ask SPA questions, and the opportunity to view productive saltland in practice on the SPA photo page.
If you have any great research ideas for productive saltland management, go to the 'Research Ideas' page and put them forward. Please feel free to contact SPA with any suggestions or comments about the website.
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