Mackay Whitsunday region GLM land types
To view the description for a specific land type within the Mackay Whitsunday region of Queensland, click on the land type or plant index below: All Mackay Whitsunday…
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Cubbaroo Station — Addressing erosion issues in the Southern Gulf
Drew and Annie Hacon run up to 2000 head on Cubbaroo. During the 2019 flood, parts of Cubbaroo suffered severe erosion. Of particular concern was a large channel that had formed from a well‐worn cattle pad. Here is how Drew and Annie have remediated the site.
Why would a pastoralist invest in irrigation?
Outside the Ord River Irrigation Area in Western Australia, the majority of irrigation developments are on pastoral land focussed on fodder production. Join Irrigated Agriculture and Diversification Senior…
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Does supplementing cows with phosphorus during pregnancy change weaner performance?
Introduction Phosphorus (P) often restricts beef production in northern Australia. When an animal’s P demand cannot be met either from the diet or by mobilising body reserves, dietary…
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Protein and urea supplementation
On this page: The need for protein supplements Role of protein supplements Urea and cattle Effective urea supplementation Types of urea supplements Summary The need for protein supplements…
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Use of fire in grazed woodlands — Queensland
Key messages Some woody species respond differently to fire. A high fuel load is needed to impact suckers and reduce canopy cover. Stock may need to be removed…
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Kangaroo grass
Native grasses are the backbone of grazing for beef and sheep in northern Australia, offering the most cost-effective cattle feed available. Among these, Kangaroo grass (Themeda triandra) stands…
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From fire to forage: Insights for productive and resilient spinifex lands
What if spinifex country holds more grazing potential than we’ve been using? Spinifex (Triodia species) covers over 25% of Australia’s landmass and is a dominant feature across northern…
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Impacts of rehabilitating degraded lands on soil health, pastures, runoff, erosion, nutrient and sediment movement. Part IV: The Kimberley rehabilitation program and lessons for the Great Barrier Reef catchments
Project RRRD.024 Final Report for the Australian Government’s Caring for Our Country Reef Rescue Water Quality Research and Development Program. This project investigated the potential to mechanically rehabilitate…
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Impacts of rehabilitating degraded lands on soil health, pastures, runoff, erosion, nutrient and sediment movement. Part III: Economic analysis of rehabilitation techniques in the Burdekin River catchment to improve water quality flowing from grazing lands onto the Great Barrier Reef
Project RRRD.024 Final Report for the Australian Government’s Caring for Our Country Reef Rescue Water Quality Research and Development Program. This project investigated the potential to mechanically rehabilitate…
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