Resources library - Land Managers
Land Managers Resources
Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) program Case Study
Glengarry Case Study
With early COVID-19 restrictions obliging them to stay home, Greg and Connie Leighton of Glengarry reflected on the disruption as an opportunity to put some spare time into strategic thinking, planning and execution which has paid them back generously in less than 12 months.
19/04/2021
2019 – 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Highlights
National Landcare Program 2019-2020 Highlights
We are proud to share our major sustainable agricultural wins achieved over the 2019-2020 financial year through the Australian Government's National Landcare program.
10/09/2020
Innovative Agriculture Case Study
Project Snapshot - Trialing Remote Livestock Management Systems for grazing enterprises in the Fitzroy
The Fitzroy Basin contributes an estimated 1.5 million tonnes of extra sediment to the Great Barrier Reef lagoon as a result of human and industry activities. The aim of the project was to enhance productivity while reducing soil loss, sediment and particulate nutrient delivery to the Great Barrier Reef through the use of innovative technologies.
03/08/2020
Case study – one-on-one property visit leaves a large legacy
Offmore Farm Case Study
Scotty and Josie Finlayson aren't your average central Queensland landholders, instead of cattle or crops their paddocks contain liberty trained horses ready to perform in Australia's biggest shows. Through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program, Senior FBA Land Management Officer, Ellie Carter, organised a one-on-one property visit to help the Finlayson's improve the condition of their newly acquired property.
28/07/2020
The benefits of canopy cover in grazing enterprises
Trees - the root of productivity
Native trees in grazing paddocks are providing central Queensland landholders with a variety of benefits. Keeping a 30% to 40% canopy cover on grazing land is helping local graziers improve their productivity and land condition. This flyer illustrates a few of the many benefits that native trees provide.
15/06/2020
Improving soil health with Nicole Masters
Soils for Success Workshop Summary
To help central Queensland growers and graziers improve their soil health, FBA brought the internationally acclaimed soil expert Nicole Masters to the region. Nicole Masters is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker and educator. With over 20 years’ experience, she is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Watch this video to learn more about Nicole and the workshop. If you want to know more about improving soils health read our blog or get in contact with one of our Land Management Officers (07 4999 2800).
22/04/2020
Brigalow Belt North Fire Management Guidelines
Brigalow Belt North Fire Management Guidelines
Appropriate fire management practices to help land managers plan hazard reduction burning and undertake planned burns to improve production and conservation outcomes.
15/07/2019
Broader Brigalow Belt South Fire Management Guidelines
Broader Brigalow Belt South Fire Management Guidelines
Appropriate fire management practices to help land managers plan hazard reduction burning and undertake planned burns to improve production and conservation outcomes.
15/07/2019
How to make Stick Rake Lines (Contour Barriers)
How to make Stick Rake Lines (Contour Barriers)
Treat hillslope erosion by intercepting the downslope flow of water and soil particles with Stick Rake Lines (aka Contour Barriers). Create your own Stick Rake Line with this handy construction pointer flyer.
11/07/2019
