Curious about carbon? Join us in Gympie
If you are a land owner who is confused about whether you could and should delve into the carbon market, be assured, you are not alone. Grazing Scientist and Cattle, […]
Effective use of buffalo fly tags
The use of buffalo fly tags on cattle can be very profitable, but there is a risk that these benefits may be lost if tags are not used properly. Buffalo […]
Indigenous Grazing for Profit: Pathway into the pastoral industry
In northern Western Australia, a highly successful academy is helping young Aboriginal adults discover a bright future in the pastoral industry. The Aboriginal Pastoral Academy (APA), a collaborative initiative between […]
Rural Landholder Recovery Grants available for cyclone and bushfire clean-up and restoration
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to help eligible rural landholders directly impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper, Northern and Southern Queensland bushfires with the costs of clean-up and restoration […]
Kidman Springs BeefUp forum highlights
Guest speakers, attendees, sponsors and industry reps gathered at Kidman Springs for the industry-meets-research event of the year in the Victoria River District (VRD) of the Northern Territory (NT). Kidman […]
The future is female – Happy International Rural Women’s Day!
The Livestock Industries team based at Katherine Research Station in the Northern Territory is breaking down gender stereotypes with an all-female team. The team consists of 8 young women who […]
Vale Paul Jones – an ever-present grin
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of senior pasture scientist Paul Jones ‘Jonesy’ from the Emerald office on Sunday 28 July. Paul joined the Department […]
Plan for success: Productive and persistent legumes
Why plant legumes? Healthy legumes can significantly boost your pasture’s carrying capacity. Economically, adding legumes is the best long-term option for increasing the productivity of rundown pastures. Once established, they […]
Spring opportunities for pasture dieback affected paddocks
During the 2023/24 summer we saw the spread of pasture dieback across new areas of Queensland and New South Wales. As the summer growing season reached its peak in humidity […]
Can we fast track land condition recovery with more intensive grazing management?
Land condition decline has reduced the carrying capacity and productivity of country for many graziers across northern Australia. Restoring the condition of these areas would provide a huge boost to […]