Tips to target better beef production
Reproductive loss has a large impact on the performance of northern beef herds, so Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has developed a toolbox of information to provide practical steps to […]
Trefoil rattlepod across north-west Queensland this season
Trefoil rattlepod (Crotalaria medicaginea) is growing profusely across a number of areas of north-west Queensland, predominantly on Mitchell grass downs country where the health of perennial grasses has been reduced […]
GRASS program waters 1500 hectares
Graziers Matt and Kristie Lisle purchased Moonkan Park at Bushley last year and quickly set to work to increase the number of watering points on a large, under-utilised part of […]
From surviving to thriving in the North West
There is much to be said by learning lessons from tough times. During the devastating flood event of 2019, it became apparent to producers and extension staff from different agencies […]
Canine ehrlichiosis: Advice for dog owners
A small number of dogs brought into Queensland from the Northern Territory have tested positive for Ehrlichia canis. Biosecurity Queensland is working with the dogs’ owners to ensure the dogs […]
Regional staff showcase DAF’s unrivalled position in beef research and extension
The latest findings in the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ broad beef research and extension portfolio were presented by 11 Animal Science staff from five offices at the 33rd Australian Association […]
Plan for profitable phosphorus supplementation
The phosphorus dream team delivers best practice tools to Central Queensland graziers During November, Kylie Hopkins, Mick Sullivan and Cindy McNaught from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) beef […]
Come and have a yarn with us at Beef21
There will be a great opportunity for beef producers and supply chain operators to come and talk with Department of Agriculture and Fisheries officers at the upcoming Beef21 event, held […]
Producers use GRASS program to protect riparian zones
When Justin and Bronwyn Tait of ‘Palmtree’, Canal Creek, heard about the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) program, they jumped at the chance to be involved. They said that […]
Got gamba grass? Get help through the Gamba Action Progam
A new 2020-2030 Weed Management Plan for gamba grass has been developed that establishes goals, objectives and management requirements for owners and occupiers. The overall aim is to reduce the […]