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!
Oaky Creek Disaster Recovery Project
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Oaky Creek was a torrent of water as flooding associated with Tropical Cyclone Debbie ripped down the channel and spilled over the banks. Multiple landslides at the top of the catchment added gravel loads into the creek which were then spread across adjacent cane land. At some sites the creek moved more than 10 meters, […]
Innovative Grazing Network – Neighbours Unite
May 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Presentations on biosecurity, drones, soil health and strengthening the local grazing community attracted 24 farmers, community group members, and industry representatives.
Grazing Forum 2018 – Prize Winners announced!
May 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
WINNERS! Thanks to support from local businesses, participants in the Mackay Innovative Grazing Forum 2018 who provided valuable feedback and insight were in the running to win some great prizes. Reef Catchments is delighted to announce the lucky 2018 winners are: Taskforce Weed Management pack – Travis Parry Valued at $820, with thanks to Farm […]
From forum to farm – our graziers put learning into practice
May 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
From genetic data, to growing phases of grass – local graziers are already actioning what they’ve learnt form the annual Mackay Innovative Grazing Forum in March, attended by 120 people. Read more about the hot topics and what’s reaching the farm, here.
Project Catalyst Video 2018 Forum
May 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This video features numerous interviews with growers who discuss questions such as new innovation including drones, succession plans, and the importance of technology.
Tour of eco-friendly farm
May 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Join us for the Freckle Farm tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 25 where you can see, first hand, how local farmers produce eco-friendly, chemical free, and hormone free produce. The tour will include a drone demonstration and lunch is free, but bring your own chair. Landholders, Rob Bauman and Deb McLucas […]
Community responds in a big way! Operation Target Tilapia
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Native vs. pest fish – Operation Target Tilapia at Mackay Gooseponds The ‘cane toad’ of Queensland’s waters was the target for eager young anglers at a recent family fishing event designed to raise awareness of what’s happening in our waterways. Community response to Operation Target Tilapia was overwhelming with 300 people of all ages flocking […]
31,000 fish all in a day’s work
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Tens of thousands of fish have been recorded flowing through constructed fishways in Mackay.
Conservation dog sniffs out a pest!
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s not everyday you employ an English Springer Spaniel to tackle the big jobs. But that’s just what Reef Catchments has done, in a win-win for the environment and local landholders. Rocky, a specially trained conservation detector dog, has assisted Reef Catchments, Queensland National Parks, and local property owners (Mackay region) to locate fox dens […]
