by David Wosner | Aug 19, 2021 | 2021, BGB19, Latest News, Uncategorized, Wetlands
The spectacular Wongaloo Wetlands Bumper turnout at Wongaloo Wetlands Open Day Nearly 400 North Queenslanders had a unique opportunity to learn about the spectacular Wongaloo Wetlands, which have been described as the east coast’s answer to Kakadu National Park....
by . | Jun 25, 2021 | 2021, RSP03, Sugarcane
Automated irrigation has saved water, power and, most importantly, time for cane farmers in the Lower Burdekin More cane, less water, less energy, less ecological impact BURDEKIN cane farmers involved in a project targeting innovative farming practices have succeeded...
by . | May 13, 2021 | 2021, Latest News, Sugarcane
New program to support Burdekin cane farmers to improve productivity and reef water quality A $20.4 million program to support cane farmers to improve management practices while improving the quality of water flowing into the Great Barrier Reef lagoon has started...
by . | May 12, 2021 | 2021, Latest News, RWQ18, Sugarcane, Wetlands
Turning aquatic weeds into compost to improve soil health and crop yield NQ Dry Tropics is working with five farmers to turn aquatic weeds sourced from local creeks into compost. The aim is to turn problem weeds into a valuable on-farm resource, through...
by David Wosner | May 6, 2021 | 2021, Corporate, Latest News
Recently-appointed Board members Damien Burrows and Richard Hoolihan. New Directors join NQ Dry Tropics Board Two new Directors have joined the NQ Dry Tropics Board; Richard Hoolihan and Prof. Damien Burrows. Mr Hoolihan belongs to the Gugu-Badhun (Upper Burdekin) and...
by . | May 4, 2021 | 2021, Latest News, RAL18
Burdekin farmers dig into soil health Agronomist and workshop presenter David Hall. More than 25 Burdekin farmers gathered in Bowen and Ayr recently to learn more about one of their most valuable assets – soil. The soil health and soil test interpretation...
