Date: 3 June
RSVP: 29 May
Time: 9.30am arrival, 10am start to 4.30pm.
Location: Clarke Creek Community Centre, 36 may Downs Rd, Clarke Creek 4705
Get into the paddock and learn how to make important production decisions that will improve the resilience of your grazing business. These hands-on field days offer proven solutions for CQ graziers managing central Queensland land. This session will guide you through measuring available feed in your paddock using forage budgeting, assessing land condition with simple improvement methods, and understanding soil health to boost productivity. You’ll also learn how to enhance your soil for better production outcomes, make effective use of weather and climate forecasts, and explore practical tools, tips, and key contacts relevant to Central Queensland. Additionally, we’ll cover how FBA can support you in reaching your land management and production goals.
Meet Your Speakers
Ross Newman blends innovation, science, and on-ground experience to transform northern grazing systems. From tackling pasture dieback to mentoring future ag leaders, his work focuses on sustainability, mental well-being, and productivity. Managing a trial-focused property near Rockhampton, Ross is redefining agriculture while supporting industry resilience and his daughter’s Brahman stud legacy.
![Ross Newman](https://fba.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ross.jpg")
A qualified agricultural scientist with nearly 40 years of experience working in India, New Zealand and Australia. I work in the fields of crop production, crop protection and agronomy. Dhiraj specialises in promoting soil health by balancing soil’s chemical, physical and biological health requirements for cost-effective production in horticultural and pasture crops. Currently the Regional Soil Coordinator for the Tropical North Queensland region the TNQ Drought Hub.
Sheree Johnston
With over 20 years in agriculture, Sheree brings expertise in rural business and natural resource management. Passionate about sustainability, she focuses on soil, vegetation, and animal health. Known for her practical approach, Sheree builds strong relationships and connects landholders with valuable, on-the-ground support.
This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture.
