Faecal testing confirms legume paddocks can improve heifer growth at the end of the NQ dry season
In a recent article, the NQPRP team described our experience measuring the feed quality of legume-grass pastures grazed by steers and heifers in some of our north Queensland demonstration sites. […]
Out and about with the pasture team January – March 2025
We hope you enjoy these pics of the Queensland Pasture Resilience team out and about doing their thing — spreading the good news at workshops, field days and doing lots […]
Rising community concern as pasture dieback impact grows in southern Queensland
In December, we highlighted the importance of staying vigilant for the signs and symptoms of pasture dieback. Since then, a surge in enquiries from landholders across the region has made […]
Planting new legume trial sites across Queensland
The next step in commercialising new legume varieties for producers A major part of the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program is building on decades of research where promising new stylo varieties […]
How to achieve good seed-soil contact when planting a pasture
There are several steps involved in planting a new pasture and it is important to know what equipment is needed and when. This article focuses on one aspect of planting […]
Tablelands vs. Legumes: Learnings from a planting season
While establishing legumes into existing tropical pastures is difficult due to the competitive nature of tropical grasses and weeds, great results are achieved if done in a way that maximises […]
Early grazing management of new legume pastures in the Brigalow Belt
Last year, we explored the importance of planning and sowing for successful legume establishment. We emphasised that success depends on reducing competition, storing moisture, and using the right planting methods […]
Good listening: There’s an elephant in my paddock
QUT researchers, Dr Rudi Messner, Professor Carol Richards and Professor David Rowlings have developed a podcast series that report on their research in the beef grazing sector. Developed with Moura […]
Churchill Fellowships: Applications are open
People in the agriculture, horticulture and food production sectors are invited to consider applying for prestigious Churchill Fellowships. These are a unique chance to travel internationally, investigate global best practice, […]
Demonstrating alluvial gully remediation to enhance reef water quality
Gully erosion is a significant challenge in grazing lands across northern Queensland, particularly in areas with highly erodible soils. These gullies can reduce the productivity of grazing land, damage infrastructure, […]