Practical tips for productive pastures and profitable breeding herds
Our team visited Kilcummin in the Belyando-Suttor catchment to deliver a one-day workshop covering two key topics:
- Vegetation Management, with a focus on brigalow; and
- Beef Breeding Objectives to help graziers plan for success.
It was all about delivering practical pasture tips and advice on breeding management.
The day started with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines’ team based in Emerald.
They welcomed questions and steered the conversation based on what mattered most to attendees. With graziers, herbicide reps, and others in the room, discussions were lively and full of practical ideas.
Participants left feeling more confident about navigating online resources and connecting with the VEG Hub online for support.
In the afternoon session, Matt Brown from Brown Cattle & Country Consultants shared practical advice on setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals for grazing businesses, highlighting how early market planning could drive better outcomes.
He shared insights on important topics including:
- how genetics influenced herd consistency and productivity;
- the value of aligning breeding decisions with market expectations; and
- practical steps to boost returns and meet industry standards.
It was a great opportunity to network, share ideas, and meet NQ Dry Tropics field officers and Queensland Government representatives.
The workshop was delivered through the Bolstering the Brigalow and Burdekin Productive Pastures projects.
We’ll be back in the Belyando-Suttor catchment with regenerative grazing expert Dick Richardson, Nature’s Equity.
Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, Regional and Rural Development representative Juanita Joy (picture on left) and Matt Brown, Brown Cattle & Country Consultants presenting to landholders at Kilcummin.
The Bolstering the Brigalow project is funded by the Australian Government’s Saving Native Species program and delivered by NQ Dry Tropics, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel. The Burdekin Productive Pastures project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
