Bus tour highlights regenerative grazing benefits
NQ Dry Tropics took 30 landholders on a guided bus tour showcasing three Charters Towers grazing properties at different stages of the “ regenerative grazing ” journey .
The tour , organised by Regional Agricultural Landcare Coordinator Peter Arthofer , together with Senior Grazing Field Officer Chris Poole , visited Lamington Park , near Woodstock , Virginia Park near Mingela , and Worona , near Reid River .
Graziers learning from each others ’ experiences was a key theme for the day , with landholders at each property presenting on the new management practices implemented .
Grazing Naturally Principal Dick Richardson and Mulloon Institute Regenerative Agriculture Consultant Sam Skeat were also on hand to provide expert guidance .
NQ Dry Tropics Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager Rob Hunt said the day meant graziers from the Burdekin were able to see three properties at different stages of changing to a more sustainable grazing regime .
“ They saw that everybody makes mistakes along the way , but in the end , they ’ re all trying to improve and better understand the grazing systems and the land they ’ re managing ,” he said .
“ This was an opportunity to ask questions and get answers to things that would help them make their businesses more resilient , along the way ending up with significant improvements to land and soil condition and water quality .”
NQ Dry Tropics Regional Agricultural Landcare Coordinator Peter Arthofer ( left ) outlines the program for the day at the first stop , Lamington Park .
The event was supported through funding from the Australian Government ’ s National Landcare Program and the Mulloon Institute .
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