Resources

Looking at expanding your agricultural business but don’t quite know what direction to take? John Francis from agricultural consultancy Agrista presented for producers in St George and Roma…
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This factsheet compares the profitability of different steer turnoff ages and outlines the key factors in determining optimum age of turnoff in Northern Gulf beef production systems. As…
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This booklet will give you insight into improving cow fertility while reducing cow and calf losses in the North. In mid 2021, Gulf Savannah NRM and Department of…
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Over the last 7 years the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) has conducted research, development and extension activities across Queensland to support beef producers affected by pasture…
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Localised, small-scale developments of groundwater assets across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions are creating opportunities to increase the productivity of the northern beef industry. The Department of Primary…
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Matching stocking rates with available forage ensures animals always have sufficient feed. This minimises the impact of dry years and drought feeding costs. Most importantly, it prevents overgrazing…
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Key messages: Gamba grass is a declared weed and must be controlled. When tall and rank, Gamba has little value for grazing and is a fire hazard. Rotational…
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Wet season spelling is essential to maintain and improve pasture condition. Research shows that the critical time to spell is early in the wet season when plants are…
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Woodland thickening is widespread throughout Queensland due to the reduced use of fire. Here’s how to use fire to balance the tree-grass ratio. Findings gained from the Wambiana…
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The guidelines presented in the recently launched Design, Construction and Management of Flood Refuge Mounds booklet, written by Bob Shepherd (Principal Extension Officer), address how places of refuge can be constructed in potentially inundated paddocks ahead of the next flooding rains.