Hi there
In this edition of the FutureBeef eBulletin you’ll find:
- the wrap of this year’s Douglas Daly Research Farm field day
- how to never miss another fire again
- the difference legumes can make to pasture dieback
- using pasture photo standards to improve land condition and breeder efficiency
- ways to give new staff the best start
- a checklist to help plan for drought
- the new pimelea toxicity management research project
- budgeting tips and tricks
- video case studies from the Pilbara rangelands
- a stack of events and more!
The next BeefConnect webinar — Driving down shrink: How producers can protect cattle weight in transit is on Thursday 16 July from 12:00–1:00pm AEST. For more information and to register, click here.
Happy reading!
Kind regards
Flick, Kym and Grace
on behalf of the FutureBeef team
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Douglas Daly Research Farm Field Day
Hear from Tim Schatz (Director Livestock Industries, NT Department of Agriculture & Fisheries) and Michael Johnson (Tipperary Station General Manager) about why the Douglas Daly region is unique and why field days are important to producers in the area.
Watch the video (7 minutes) >>
Tool of the month – NAFI fire hotspot email alert
Have you ever seen smoke in the sky and wondered where the fire was? Did you know there is a website that will show you and where you can set up alerts to your email?
Never miss a fire hotspot again >>
Why legumes mattered when pasture dieback hit
Roma producer, John Frith has embarked on a strategic redevelopment program across their properties to return run-down pastures to their full productive potential, using legumes as a critical resilience tool in the grazing system.
Driving down shrink: protecting cattle weight in transit
Join us for the upcoming BeefConnect webinar, where we’ll take a deep dive into the topic of ‘shrink’. You’ll hear from MLA’s Dr Tony Parker and Dr Elizabeth Parker BVSc PhD from The Ohio State University and learn practical strategies that can help minimise shrink, ensuring cattle remain healthier and more market ready.
Snap it, measure it, budget it!
Soil Conservation expert, John Day, with station owner Debbie Atherton, DPI Beef Extension Officer Alex Thomson and young John Atherton, walking on the fertile alluvial flats of the Mary River.
Through the use of pasture photo standards and the help of DPI extension staff, the Atherton family are working towards their goals of land condition improvement and greater breeder efficiency.
Giving new staff the best start
The Aboriginal Pastoral Academy is helping new workers enter the pastoral industry with realistic expectations, practical skills and ongoing mentoring. Learn how producers can apply the same principles on their own property to improve staff retention and reduce the risk of failed recruitment.
Planning for drought checklist
The key to making it through the next drought is planning. Make preparing for drought easy with this step-by-step checklist.
Building confidence and knowledge for a first-generation producer
Starting out in agriculture without a farming background can be challenging. Learn how one Scenic Rim producer used FutureBeef to find trusted information, avoid costly mistakes and build confidence.
Livestock Advisor Update for the Maranoa region
Don’t miss the Livestock Advisor Update in Roma on 16 July! Gain the latest red meat R&D insights, practical tools, and network with industry peers.
Novel pimelea toxicity management options being investigated
A weaner standing next to a patch of pimelea plants in paddock – photo by Bec Brayley.
Building on previous research, this project will assess the toxin-binding or absorbing potential of products to manage pimelea poisoning in Australia. A range of commercially available herbicides will also be tested for their effectiveness to reduce the germination rate of pimelea.
Grazing land management EDGE workshops 2026
Deepen your understanding of your grazing environment. Learn practical strategies to optimise land condition and long-term productivity at a 3-day Grazing land management EDGE workshop.
Express your interest today >>
Budgets: Making cents of your dollars
As the financial year ends, it’s crucial for producers to not only reflect on the past but also plan ahead by focusing on financial performance alongside operational decisions.
Read up on Meridan Agriculture’s tips and tricks here >>
Pilbara Extension Network case study videos
A suite of video case studies has been released capturing the benefits of an inspirational pastoral initiative in the Pilbara rangelands. Check them out on the Pilbara Innovation Partnership YouTube channel.
