Below are some thoughts and comments from a fellow producer who is condition scoring sheep on his property. CONDITION SCORING EWES TO ACHIEVE MORE LAMBS INTERVIEW WITH DAVID FYSH ‘ACACIA DOWNS,’ LONGREACH Q1: What is condition scoring? A: Condition Scoring (CS) is an assessment which can be used to determine the nutritional well-being of ewes … Read more
Hear some tips from Col Paton (EcoRich Grazing Roma) about how to best use fire on your property. This webinar was recorded on the 10th August 2012.
Hear from Col Paton (formerly DAFF, Roma) about how to use fire to manage grazing lands. This webinar was recorded on the 25th March 2011.
Learn all about managing Pimelea from DAFF staff Jenny Milson (Longreach), Richard Silcock (Toowoomba) and Mary Fletcher (Brisbane). This webinar was recorded on the 24th September 2010.
Find out how to best manage the nutritional requirements of your sheep with Desiree Jackson, DAFF Longreach.
Three eBooks containing drought survival stories by Queensland sheep and wool producers. Drought Survival Stories # 1 – Stories include: The WCS lament by Jan Taylor “Boree Downs” Longreach Cottonseed tips by Jan Taylor “Boree Downs” Longreach Feeding a way of life by Martin Lloyd “Lorne” Blackall Learn to plan ahead by Paula Dean “Notus Downs” … Read more
Trevor Hall talks about the effects of rotational and cell grazing systems on the condition and productivity of pastures in northern Australia. The presentation draws on a recently completed evaluation of contrasting grazing systems (continuous, rotational, cell) on each of nine Queensland properties, located from Condamine in the south to Richmond in the north.
Beef extension officer, Olivia Pisani from FutureBeef, outlines how photo monitoring can assist graziers with land management decisions and how to select and set up photo monitoring sites.
These paddock walk field days provide insight into wet season spelling. They run from August to early November throughout Western Queensland.
Practical pasture science allows graziers to get ahead. With a run of good seasons land managers are looking to sure up the bank balance and bring back country that has suffered over the years of drought. This short documentary sheds light on strategies for boosting production and land condition.