Leadership program for local graziers

Leadership program for local graziers

Pictured are (back row, from left): Christian Cormack, Glenbowen, Bristow Hughes, Strathalbyn, Buster O’Loughlin, Exevale, Bob Harris, Glencoe, Barry O’Sullivan, Glenalpine, Reid Muirhead, Weetalaba, and (front row) Lucy Pepper, Terry Creek, Garlone Moulin, Mt...
Toolbox to assess soil health

Toolbox to assess soil health

A series of “how to” videos and a manual guide landholders through rapid assessment of their soil health. NQ Dry Tropics launches toolbox to help farmers assess soil health NQ Dry Tropics has developed an online toolbox to help landholders assess the...
Whoa boys stand up to monsoon at 6 Mile Creek Station

Whoa boys stand up to monsoon at 6 Mile Creek Station

A series of erosion control measures installed at a grazing property south west of Home Hill have held firm despite nearly record monsoonal rainfall during February. Last September, whoa boys – a type of diversion bank – were installed along 14 km of roads throughout...
Graziers learn how to handle a herd with care

Graziers learn how to handle a herd with care

Increased weight gain, increased conception rates and improved carcass quality are just a few of the benefits of low stress cattle handling. A total of 21 graziers representing 12 properties attended a low stress stock handling clinic at the Bowen River showgrounds...