THE grit
Almost 30 yrs of grazing data provides
a foundation for modern regimes
Department of Primary Industries Principal Scientist Peter O’ Reagain leads a tour of some of the Wambiana paddocks involved in 28 years of grazing trials.
A journey of change
Basalt River grazier Fran Lyons( above) spoke to the group about the journey she and husband Damian undertook to change grazing practices on their property. Her story struck a chord.
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Almost 30 years of science has provided the data“ bones” for change in North Queensland grazing management regimes.
Beginning in 1997, led by Department of Primary
Industries Principal Scientist Peter O’ Reagain, a team of scientists have collected data on land pasture condition as well as the production performance of the cattle.
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Wambiana grazier Michael Lyons explains some of the basic principles behind their extensive genetics program to develop first class herd bulls. Listening in are White Kangaroo grazier John Skinner, left and Flagstone grazier Brett Scott.
Grit Issue 38 39, March, June, 2026 | P7