For the last decade
NQ DRY TROPICS
has been working with people to
improve our environment

In the last five years
we have helped graziers install
136 watering points to
protect waterways

Improved
130,000 hectares
of grazing land in the
Burdekin region

Protected
104,000 hectares
of wildlife corridors

Improved the environmental sustainability of
40,000 hectares
of sugar, fruit and vegetable farms

Protected
25 hectares
of coastal vegetation

Reduced the use of fertiliser on
20,000 hectares of farmland near the
Great Barrier Reef

Improved
the quality of soil on
15,000 hectares
of land in the dry tropics region

We have removed barriers
to fish movement along
5,000 kilometres
of creeks and rivers

We have helped over
90 families in semi-urban areas
to protect native plants in their backyard

Project Catalyst

NQ Dry Tropics is supporting cane farmers’ involvement in Project Catalyst. The Project is about helping progressive farmers who are developing practices that improve the quality of water leaving farms.

Project Catalyst was born in the Mackay Whitsundays area by natural resource management group Reef Catchments and has expanded into north Queensland with the support of NQ Dry Tropics.

Ten innovative farmers in Ayr and Home Hill are participating in Project Catalyst. The Project supports growers by providing them with agronomic and economic support for practices like controlled traffic, irrigation efficiency and fertiliser management.

Cane farmer Rob Ahern has been reducing inorganic fertiliser inputs in favour of using mill mud and agricultural bacteria. “I’m involved in Project Catalyst because it gives me the chance to talk to other farmers here and in other districts.

“I like to try to get other farmers to see alternative ways of growing cane than what they’re traditionally used to. I’m a big believer of showing people what I do and what a difference it can make and in helping farmers to reduce their production costs.” Rob says.

The initiative is supported by the Coca-Cola Foundation, World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) and Mackay Whitsunday natural resource management group Reef Catchments. For more information contact Paul Duncanson on 4722 5720.

Pictured from left to right: Paul Duncanson, NQ Dry Tropics; Peter McDonnell Project Catalyst and Project Catalyst grower Shane Butler.

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