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Part 4: ‘Day in the life’ of our farm extension advisor

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How does a farm extension advisor pass their time with the SQNNSW Innovation Hub?   This is Part 4 of ‘a day in a life of’. I’m Gavin Tinning and I’m based at Southern Cross University and work across the north coast region of NSW. I work with farmers, researchers from SCU and partners like Landcare and local councils, to support the farmers managing our diverse soils and […]

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Workshops give farmers practical skills in landscape rehydration

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How can we protect sources of water and moisture on farms in order to remain productive? A diverse group of farmers and landholders from across the Nambucca Valley are learning some of these valuable skills, thanks to a three-part workshops series. The workshops have been organised by Nambucca Valley Landcare and the Lismore Node of

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Powerful vision for farm after erosion, landslides

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After the devastating 2022 floods left behind severe erosion and landslides at Tuntable Creek, a group of locals refused to give up. Instead, they came together with a powerful vision to heal the landscape, using landscape rehydration techniques. Their mission was to replant the riparian zone, protect natural assets, bring back biodiversity, restore degraded waterways,

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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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Landscape rehydration project will protect farmland from erosion

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A landscape rehydration project near Nimbin in Northern NSW will contribute to the landholders’ vision to stabilise the site, protect the catchment from erosion and bushfires, and support productive farmland. Southern Queensland and Northern NSW (SQNNSW) Innovation Hub Extension Officer, Janelle Schafer, is leading the work as part of her involvement in the Mulloon Institute’s

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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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