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Case Study: Boonal Downs
Queensland Regional NRM Investment Program
The DeBonis have observed improvements to ground cover and erosion since implementing the rotational grazing system. This regeneration highlighted the need to take further action in protecting the area around Magenta Creek in Cultivation Paddock 3, previously used for both cropping and grazing. To assist in implementing this plan, the DeBoni family accessed funding from Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) under the Queensland Regional NRM Investment Program.
31/07/2017
Customised support case study
FBA customised support for the Moore Family of Dovecot
Louis and Noel Moore purchased Dovecot in 2001, a 4700 hectare property 20km south of Rockhampton, between Mount Morgan and Bouldercombe. Despite encountering obstacles during their period of ownership , Dovecot is flourishing. The Moore family claim the turning point arrived when they enlisted one-on-one support from Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. and the National Landcare Programme (NLP).
01/07/2017
Totally Wild – S23 Ep. 172
Totally Wild Tv teach young viewers how the land and the ocean are connected
In mid-2016 Totally Wild Tv visited Steve and Claire's central Queensland grazing property to learn how they are caring for their land and the Great Barrier Reef.
23/08/2016
Graziers lead by example through proactive planning
Graziers lead by example through proactive planning
Being able to easily demonstrate that they are managing their grazing enterprise in a way that protects the environment, ensures their cattle are healthy and meets workplace health and safety obligations was a driving factor for Richard and Adele Acton’s decision to complete Grazing Best Management Practice (Grazing BMP) and become Accredited Producers.
06/07/2016
Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan – Agriculture
Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan - Agriculture
The Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP:2015) has been developed to improve water quality in the Fitzroy Basin Region to protect the Great Barrier Reef. WQIP:2015 will cover the Fitzroy Basin and coastal catchments (Styx, Shoalwater, Waterpark Creek, Boyne and Calliope) as well as adjacent marine waters. The plan sets water quality targets for the region, identifies priority areas to undertake works and recommends management actions to improve water quality. It will guide investments in our region to improve water quality and help restore the health of the Reef. The Department of Agriculture and Forestry lead a team of scientists to undertake a mixed methods approach to determine the priority areas in the catchment that sediment could be reduced in the most cost effective way. This was undertaken across the grazing and farming industry for all 192 neighbourhood catchments in the Fitzroy Region, including coastal catchments. WQIP:2015 has been developed by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. through funding from the Australian Government's Reef Programme.
01/02/2016
Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan
Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan
The Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP:2015) has been developed to improve water quality in the Fitzroy Basin to protect the Great Barrier Reef. WQIP:2015 will cover the Fitzroy Basin and coastal catchments (Styx, Shoalwater, Waterpark Creek, Boyne and Calliope) as well as adjacent marine waters. The plan sets water quality targets for the region, identifies priority areas to undertake works and recommends management actions to improve water quality. It will guide investments in our region to improve water quality and help restore the health of the Reef. WQIP:2015 has been developed by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. through funding from the Australian Government's Reef Programme. Check out the video to learn more and visit the website www.fba.org.au/wqip
31/01/2016
Pasture rundown case study
Addressing pasture rundown Tailored support makes legume trials possible
The Christies produce organically certified beef, and want to use sustainable and environmentally friendly practices while ensuring their enterprise is financially viable. They are committed to keeping abreast of industry improvements and Brett attended a Pasture Rundown workshop hosted by Capricornia Catchments in October 2014 before completing Grazing Best Management Practices (Grazing BMP) in September 2015.
01/01/2016
Legume trials
Soil tests and tailored support help provide pasture rundown solutions
Annie and Rob Donoghue lead Barranga Grazing, a family-owned beef cattle operation that runs an aggregation of four properties covering 47,700 hectares throughout the Bauhinia district. Over time, they have noticed a gradual decrease in the condition of their pastures.
01/01/2016
Machinery innovation case study
Wandoan hay grower builds novel solution to achieve zero till goals
Moving towards zero till cultivation can involve some challenges; however, for John Little the practice change meant developing a novel solution never before seen in central Queensland.
01/01/2016
