RASH toolbox

Soil guide, videos help farmers assess soil health David Hardwick addresses Bowen horticulturists about the importance of maintaining soil health David Hardwick explains how to measure the infiltration rate in soils. Publishing details Online toolbox launched NQ DRY...

Taking Stock

Raymond Stacey, RCS, leads workshop participants through an exercise in the paddock LDC’s Lisa Hutchinson, Leanne and Barry O’Sullivan, Glenalpine Station, and Mick Shannon. Michael Pini, Lancewood, Lyle Gilham, Suttor Creek Pastoral Co., and Matthew Salmond, Lestree...

Water quality group formed

Monitoring group mobilises for ex-Cyclone Penny deluge Steve Lewis, TropWATER (left), Exevale Station grazier Buster O’Loughlin and LDC MERI Officer Barb Colls during a training visit to Exevale Station Published details Bowen and Collinsville graziers have...

Monitoring Penny rain

Monitoring group mobilises for ex-Cyclone Penny deluge JCU TropWATER scientist Zoe Bainbridge demonstrates the correct way to collect a water sample Published details A community-based water quality monitoring group established in September is already proving its...

RCS Clinic

Glencore backs BBB graziers Published details BOWEN and Collinsville landholders have a unique opportunity to attend an RCS Grazing Clinic run by internationally acclaimed Terry McCosker. The clinic, sponsored by Glencore, is a practical hands-on workshop to help...

Succession planning

Christian and Melissa McCormack with their family at Glenbowen Station Published details SUCCESSION planning for landholders can be difficult and at times stressful, but it’s important and must be addressed. Bowen and Collinsville graziers have a one-off opportunity...