Economic modelling tools to assist drought response and recovery
New tools are now available which can help producers assess management options when responding to drought conditions and also when recovering from drought that have been created as part of […]
Graziers gather where science meets practice
It was a full house at Wambiana Station, south of Charters Towers in late October, when one hundred graziers and industry representatives gathered for a field day. “The field day […]
Improving profitability and drought resilience in the Central West Mitchell Grasslands
Helping grazing businesses become more profitable and drought resilient is the aim of a Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries project funded by the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation […]
Influence of the Madden-Julian Oscillation phase on rainfall and intra-seasonal dry spells: Halls Creek case study
Climatology (historical weather observations) together with the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) index forecast and seasonal outlooks can be useful in northern rangeland management decision making. Climatology can provide long term ‘best-bet’ […]
Grazing trial demonstration, leucaena and genetics feature at upcoming Goshen Field Day
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and hosts, the Blennerhassett family, would like to invite graziers to attend the Goshen Field Day on Wednesday, 9 October. Being held on-station at […]
Power in numbers: the Barfield Road Group
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) beef extension staff have been working with graziers and farmers on Barfield Road in Banana to develop a neighbourhood producer group. The ‘Barfield Road […]
DAF and QAAFI staff take centre stage
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) staff had key roles in the Australian Association of Ruminant Nutrition conference held at Rockhampton […]
Ametdale Field Day showcases Northern Grazing Demonstration results
Thirty beef producers and industry representatives attended the Ametdale Field Day in Central Queensland, to learn about the results of the Northern Grazing Demonstration project. There were presentations about the […]
Additional flood freight subsidy, restocking and agistment assistance
If you are a primary producer who suffered livestock losses in the monsoonal flood event earlier this year, or live in a drought-declared shire, you can apply for additional freight […]
GrazingFutures–Promoting a resilient grazing industry
GrazingFutures is a Drought and Climate Adaptation Program (DCAP) funded project aimed at helping producers better manage drought and other risks associated with extensive livestock businesses. The project objectives are […]