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Graziers share advice on tropical grasses, water management

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Tropical pastures, farm biodiversity, landscape rehydration techniques and soil health were just some of the topics discussed during a recent farm tour. Sixteen graziers from around Bingara, Barraba and Copeton visited two local properties, Mitiamo and Glenall. The event was organised by Janelle Schafer, a Bingara-based Extension Officer with the Southern Queensland and Northern NSW […]

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Benefits of boosting farm dam biodiversity

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Farm dams are an important asset for property owners, providing water for livestock and irrigation. But they can also have many environmental and biodiversity benefits if managed effectively. Southern Queensland and Northern NSW (SQNNSW) Bingara extension officer, Janelle Schafer, recently spoke about ways to enhance farm dams at two workshops organised by Razzaq Sarker, Land

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Improving pastures and biodiversity on 3000ha cattle farm

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Our Bingara Extension Officer, Janelle Schafer, was recently invited to Mitiamo, a family farm at Palla, near Bingara in Northern NSW. It’s the home of Jason and Breanna Mack, with Don and Gay Mack living at the neighbouring property, Berrybank. Combined, the two farms are 3100 hectares. They’re working on new ways to improve the

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Holistic grazing for the land, plants, animals and people

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A three-day workshop will help graziers maintain animal performance and ensure they have enough pasture, while also improving their farm’s profitability and biodiversity. Organised by the Southern Queensland Northern NSW Innovation Hub, the Holistic Grazing Workshop will be facilitated by Holistic Management educator Brian Wehlburg at The Living Classroom at Bingara from October 3-5. Brian

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