Twenty-one small steps for Mackay and the Whitsundays, one giant leap for our reef. Twenty-one diverse organisations in Mackay and the Whitsundays are paving the way to change for International Year of the Reef (IYOR). From local council, to conservation, to coal – all sectors have come together under the umbrella of the Mackay-Whitsunday Healthy […]
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Mackay and the Whitsundays lead International Year of Reef (IYOR) action
August 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Combating climate challenges the focus at Mackay field day
August 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Around 65 local farmers turned out to see the latest in innovative climate smart farming practices at a field day at Marian on Sunday. The event “Climate, Cane and Carbon” was co-hosted by Reef Catchments and Farmers for Climate Action.
Highlights from the Soil Health Innovation Tour 2018
August 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Nine members of Central Queensland Soil Health Systems along with a group of 19 growers from Far North Queensland attended a Soil Health Innovation Tour in March 2018. Agroecologist, David Hardwick from Soil Land Food travelled with the group to provide interpretation of the on farm practices, visiting a range of operations over the 5 […]