The challenge of seasonal nutritional deficits North Queensland typically has summer dominant rainfall from November to April, which is then followed by a consistent and extended dry period…
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Despite recent widespread rain, landholders gathered at Miles for the fully subscribed ‘Productive and Persistent Legume Pastures’ workshop, with a waitlist already growing for the next round in…
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In the last Newsletter, we highlighted the importance of planning and preparation in establishing a productive and persistent legume pasture. This edition, we shift focus to determining the…
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The Cattle, Carbon and Sustainability workshops are designed to help graziers make informed decision about carbon sequestration and emissions reduction strategies. Topics include: Carbon sources and sinks Emission…
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The Cattle, Carbon and Sustainability workshops are designed to help graziers make informed decision about carbon sequestration and emissions reduction strategies. Topics include: Carbon sources and sinks Emission…
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Why plant legumes? Healthy legumes can significantly boost your pasture’s carrying capacity. Economically, adding legumes is the best long-term option for increasing the productivity of rundown pastures. Once…
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During the 2023/24 summer we saw the spread of pasture dieback across new areas of Queensland and New South Wales. As the summer growing season reached its peak…
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Land condition decline has reduced the carrying capacity and productivity of country for many graziers across northern Australia. Restoring the condition of these areas would provide a huge…
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Soil nutrient availability is a critical factor that influences pasture productivity. Soil testing is a useful tool for understanding how to improve the growth, quality and sustainability of…
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The north Queensland pasture team recently held the first of a new series of Sown Pastures workshops at DAF’s Walkamin Research Facility on the Atherton Tablelands. Running over…
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