Coorong Tatiara Projects Hub
Sustainability, Agriculture and the Environment
The Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan partnership working under the Coorong and Tatiara District Councils has successfully delivered on ground change and community engagement across the Upper South East over the last 20 years. Large amounts of Commonwealth and State funding has been attracted for environmental and sustainable agricultural works. This has produced positive on ground and community outcomes for primary producers, community groups, schools, and public land managers. As a result the CTLAP is a readily recognised body working in the NRM space in our region.
Past projects have provided a range of financial incentives to land managers to undertake on ground improvements in the areas of; revegetation, remnant vegetation protection, wetland protection, pest animal control, weed control, perennial pasture establishment, clay spreading, farm forestry, and fodder shrub establishment.
Our staff also provide technical support to land managers, Agricultural and Environmental Groups, Indigenous Communties, and Schools, delivering a range of events, technical information, web based and social media content.
SOILHUB: Sandy Soils Constraint Calculator
The Sandy Soils Constraint Calculator helps identify the key factors limiting productivity in sandy soils across southern Australia. It assesses major soil constraints—including water repellence, soil pH, compaction, and nutrient limitations—and delivers a clear visual summary of results.
By combining field and laboratory data with practical guidance, the calculator links each result to actionable solutions, helping users make confident, evidence-based decisions to improve crop and pasture performance.
Designed for farmers, agronomists, educators, and land managers, it supports smarter soil management and more targeted soil improvement strategies.
To use the Sandy Soils Constraint Calculator, simply visit our external tool. You’ll be taken to a dedicated site where you can enter your soil data and instantly view results, visual summaries, and practical recommendations to guide your soil management decisions.
Fast, free to use, and accessible from any device.
Assisting the Coorong and Tatiara region since 2003
The Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan region is aligned to the Coorong District Council and Tatiara District Council Local Government areas respectively which covers approximately 1,531,200 hectares of land, 46,800 hectares of lakes, and features over 100 kilometres of coastline.
Key Focus Areas for Coorong Tatiara LAP
The priority issues the Coorong Tatiara LAP are currently addressing are;
- Biodiversity Protection and Enhancement
- Supporting Sustainable Agriculture
- Community Engagement
- Animal Pests and Weed Control
- Understanding Dryland Salinity
- Understanding constraints and improving production on Sandy Soils
- Providing up to date information on Water Security Technologies
- Supporting Farm Businesses through dry seasons and bushfire recovery
Coorong Tatiara Soil Hub Projects by location
Select a project to view the location and details
This case study explores how compost application affects soil fertility and biomass production after clay spreading.
This case study explores the effectiveness of deep ripping and nutrition on soil fertility and biomass production.
This case study explores the effectiveness of deep ripping, soil mixing and nutrition on fodder growth.
Project Partners
MLA
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) delivers marketing and research, and development services for Australia’s cattle, sheep and goat producers, creating opportunities from their combined investments to build demand and productivity across the supply chain.
PIRSA
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency in the Government of South Australia, with responsibility for the prosperity of the state’s primary industries and regions.
NLP
The National Landcare Program is a key part of the Australian Government’s commitment to natural resource management.
This project is supported by the Coorong and Tatiara District Councils, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program and Meat & Livestock Australia.
Meet Our Team
Tracey Sturgnell
CTLAP
Samantha Blight
CTLAP
Felicity Turner
Turner Agri
Melissa Fraser
Soil Function Consulting
