New research and paddock trials are helping to provide local farmers with practical strategies to better manage pasture dieback. Southern Cross University, in partnership with North Coast Local Land Services, is leading the work, which aims to determine which grass species are more tolerant to pasture dieback. Terry Rose from SCU and Nathan Jennings from […]
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A small group of local beef producers and advisors joined Tweed Council’s farm walk held in Doon Doon in November 2025. The focus of the morning was recovery from pasture dieback, but recovery is a much broader story for Tim and Anna Gilliland. Tim and Anna run a commercial herd of 200 breeders and some
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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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How much carbon is stored in the soils of grazing paddocks across the Northern Rivers region? What factors influence these levels? And can land management practices increase productivity and soil health? Southern Cross University researcher Dr Abe Gibson has been working with the Casino Food Co-op and Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare to find out.
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Janelle Schafer is an extension officer for the Lismore Node of the Southern Queensland Northern NSW Innovation hub, based at the Living Classroom in Bingara, on the northwest slopes of NSW. This is what she’s been up to over the past 12 months: September 2023 We supported Gwymac by hosting the first Introductory Field Day
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Lee Fieldhouse from Island Biologicals was the key attraction at Nambucca Valley Landcare’s most recent producer workshop, the first in a series run by local coordinator Ainslie Ashton across different sub catchments of the valley. Ross and Maggie from Welshs Creek Santa Gertrudis generously hosted the workshop, and more than 30 producers from Taylors Arm
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What is soil organic carbon? Soil organic carbon refers to carbon within soil that originated from plants and animals. It is one of the best indicators of soil health, and building it can enhance pasture productivity. Our soil organic carbon levels are determined by the combined effect of climate, soil properties, plant inputs and land
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