Land & Soils

Fertility rundown in sown grass pastures is a widespread problem in Queensland, with an estimated cost to industry of more than $17 billion during the next 30 years. It results in less vigorous, less productive pastures with a lower basal groundcover and increased bare ground, leading to increased run-off and soil erosion. The decline in vigour of the pasture also results in lower competitive ability and the subsequent invasion by unproductive grasses and weeds.

On Currawong, Mitchell in south-west Queensland, Merv Phillips is trialling different methods to thin cypress pine to create a more sustainable grazing enterprise while creating a timber resource that can be harvested.

On Currawarra, north of Mitchell in south-west Queensland, the Campbell family have transformed their grazing management to establish a business that is more productive and resilient to adverse climatic events.

QMDC and DEEDI would like to invite land managers to attend a EDGEnetwork Grazing Land Management workshop for strategies to increase profit and sustainability.

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