Genetic Innovation in the Outback: the BreedNorth WA Project
In the expansive landscapes of the Kimberley and Pilbara regions in Western Australia (WA), the BreedNorth WA Project is unfolding. Under the oversight of the Department of Primary Industries and […]
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily: assistance for Qld producers
Report damage to your farm Report any damages or losses to your farm through the disaster impact survey. These reports help determine if you will need extra support during recovery. You […]
Updating the Phosphorus Map of Queensland
There is a large portion of Queensland that is known to be deficient in soil phosphorus. Particularly in the north this soil deficiency means that supplementing cattle with a phosphorous […]
Should you supplement with phosphorus?
Low phosphorus levels are a major problem for cattle in northern Australia. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries principal beef extension officer Mick Sullivan said the principal effect of phosphorus deficiency […]
Carbon and environmental markets for beef producers: Method to Market project update
The Method to Market project operating in central and south-west Queensland is investigating opportunities for extensive grazing businesses to engage in environmental and carbon markets. Initially, emission baselines were calculated […]
Call for graziers: Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions program phase two now open
Phase two of the Queensland Government’s Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) program is now underway. The program will support at least 420 graziers in the Burdekin, Fitzroy and Burnett […]
There is increased capacity in the NT extension team, and the trio have their sights set on some new goals!
Please join us in welcoming Georgia Anderson, our new Livestock Industries Extension Officer based at the Arid Zone Research Institute in Alice Springs! Georgia has a double degree in Agribusiness […]
Be on the lookout for pasture dieback in Queensland
Graziers are urged to keep an eye out for pasture dieback, which is continuing to spread to new areas of Queensland. The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) has produced […]
Rain Gauge: Forecasting for a profitable future – Katherine pilot workshop
With a declared El Niño looming, producers may start to ask questions such as… “Do I have the feed to keep these cows for another year?…” “Are we in a […]
Unique event thrills North-West WA at Sandfire Roadhouse
In a one-of-a-kind annual gathering between Broome and Port Hedland, the Sandfire Roadhouse transformed into a spectacle for stations near and far. Organised by the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA), […]