The much anticipated Provenance Magazine is available to view online. Full of stories of food producers all over the Mackay Whitsunday Region. Limited copies of the magazine are available. Please email tegan.mcbride@reefcatchments.com if you would like to have one put aside to collect from Reef Catchments Mackay office. Stockist will be listed once the distribution […]
Update to Sustainable Grazing Guide released
December 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Pasture management, ground cover and herd nutrition are just some of the topics updated in the 2018 Sustainable Grazing Guide. New and updated information on tropical coastal grazing information relevant to the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region is now available here and in hard copy from the Reef Catchments office. Readers will find updated ABCD frameworks for practices […]
RT3 Cane Project well on track
October 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
More than 240 growers farming 35,587 ha of cane, have actively participated in the project and taken up the opportunity to access $838,000 worth of major grants to assist with equipment upgrades that fast-track practice change to improve nutrient and herbicide management.
Mackay and the Whitsundays lead International Year of Reef (IYOR) action
August 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
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 […]
Furrow-closer on the cards
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Mt Christian cane farmer Fred Axiak tells us more about what they’ll be doing toward reduced fertiliser use – including using a furrow closer they have manufactured themselves.
Could Syntropic Farming work for you?
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Does the thought of a ‘food forest’ appeal to you? Syntropic Farming mimics a forest’s interdependent plant relationships – methods can be applied in food production.
Eungella a growing food bowl
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Eungella has the beginnings of a food bowl, with a few producers gaining momentum. We have multiple garlic growers, beef producers and a dairy. Read more about Eungella Finger Limes – located on Bee Creek at an altitude of 650m. Grower Jock Hansen, says there is untapped potential in Eungella.
Local food a standout success
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Reef Catchments is a proud sponsor of the annual Greater Whitsunday Food Network (GWFN) Farm to Plate Dinner and Bus Tour thanks to the National Landcare Programme. This year’s events (held June 2018) were a standout success – a huge thanks to all involved!