SOlLpak represents the primary decision support system for the promotion of sustainable soil management.Production of version three of SOlLpak was recently completed and will form the basis of BMP guidelines for soil management for the cotton industry.

The objective of the CRDC project DAN 135C was to produce a ten to fifteen minute video to promote adoption of the decision support system SOILpak, demonstrating how SOlLpak can be used to improve overall soil management and economic returns.

lmplementation of SOlLpak has involved district soil workshops targeting mainly consultants.However to assist its promotion and implementation, a SOlLpak video was produced for distribution to farmers to assist in the on-farm adoption and implementation of the SOlLpak manual and for use by the Cotton Extension Team.

The project commenced in March 1999 and the video was to be completed and ready for distribution in August of that year. Delays resulted in a completion date of

early August 2000.

By supporting and promoting the decision support system SOILPAK, third edition, the video assists in forming the basis of BMP guidelines for soil management in cotton production and thus the sustainability of this natural resource, which in turn enhances the profitability and competiveness of the Australian cotton farmer internationally.