Growers participating in Project Catalyst trials worked with economists from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to identify costs and benefits of the trials. In this study, grower Phil Deguara and Farmacist examined surface and subsurface application methods of Mill Mud (mud) and Ash on two demonstration plots.
Sustainable Table and the Queensland Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries funded grower group Central Queensland Soil Health Systems for a seeder to sow a multi-species mix of plants into their paddocks, fallows and inter-rows. The equipment will be hired to members, progressing regenerative agriculture in the Mackay Whitsunday Issac Region.
In addition to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website and app, BOM also posts regular up-to-date informative videos on their YouTube Channel. These videos, created by BOM scientists and meteorologists, offer insights into weekly, monthly and severe weather forecasts.
A web-based nutrient management tool to help develop nutrient management plans for use on-farm.
Soil health is vital for optimising productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The toolbox provides practical resources for improved soil health.
SRA Mackay is supporting growers to trial growing complementary fallow crop soybeans using the SRA Precision Planter, which can plant through a trash blanket and cultivated ground.
Information about installing a trial moisture probe on your farm.
Information about i-RAT, a web-based decision support tool that aims to assist growers in transforming how they manage and utilise their water resources.