sam.harwood@daf.qld.gov.au Quick picks: New Coordinator, Ramping up Repro, Grants Deep dive – ‘Lambed and lost’ Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Goodbye, 2024. Hello, 2025. I hope you are ready for another year of Around the Camp. January is usually a time of resolutions, assessments, reviews and goal setting. Many graziers will be planning the number and … Read more
Quick picks: pasture dieback, Picking Performer Ewes, containment feeding, pregnancy scanning Deep dive – Is pregnancy scanning for ewe? Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Quick picks Keep an eye out for pasture dieback: Pasture dieback is a condition that causes the premature death of productive tropical and sub-tropical grasses (e.g. Buffel grass). Pasture dieback has … Read more
Quick picks:Breeding values, Climate Tools, Property Values, Deep dive – Carbon, Livestock and Sustainability: Workshop Learnings Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Quick picks Breeding values update on flystrike resistance:AWI along with the Animal Genetics Breeding Unit (AGBU) is investigating flystrike and DNA results from R&D flocks and private flocks to first produce ‘within flock’ … Read more
Expression of interest for Leading Sheep Regional Coordinator Position Part-time | Flexible | Position based in South West QLD Roles and Responsibilities As a Regional Coordinator, you will work as part of a team, but primarily with the DAF Extension Officer for the region to: Initiate, organise and facilitate the Regional Coordinating Committee meetings/teleconferences (two per … Read more
Many producers are improving productivity and business outcomes by incorporating technology into their yards. This factsheet explores some insights from producers on what has helped make it work for them.
Quick picks: dog activity, safety signs, confinement feeding and worm ready. Deep dive – Pigs a problem? Research and control. Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Quick picks Wild dogs on the prowl: There are reports of increased wild dog movements in some areas. We received the following photos and words of wisdom “Wild Dogs are … Read more
Quick picks: worms, forecasts, pasture dieback & a step into the past. Deep dive – Incorporating tech into your yards Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Quick picks Wanted dead or alive. You might be questioning the logic of barber’s pole being wanted alive. Sorry to get a little western but hold your horses and keep … Read more
Quick picks – podcast, new coordinator, where to worm test, pain relief, shed stickybeak, resistant flies Deep dive – Grazing patterns and the science aiding pasture utilisation Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Quick picks Shearing shed showcase. Proway Livestock Equipment and Australian Wool Innovation hosted an on-farm open day at Mandurama, … Read more
Federal Funding for Wild Dog Management National Sheep Health Declaration Role of the Dung beetle Ready Reckoner Valuation Too Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Federal Funding for Wild Dog Management The recent $640,000 Federal Government grant for the National Wild Dog Action Plan, which is managed by Australian Wool Innovation … Read more