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Managing gully erosion in the NSW Tablelands to improve water quality and maintain productive wool pastures

Gully erosion is a major issue for woolgrowers in many Tableland areas. If left unattended, it can lead to large areas of valuable soil and nutrients being washed away, choking streams and rivers with sediment. Gully erosion can also make stock management and pasture utilisation difficult, reducing whole farm productivity.

Mitchell grass death in Queensland: extent, economic impact and potential for recovery

Mitchell grass is an important economic resource for graziers in western Queensland. Mitchell grasslands have seen a marked decline in condition across large areas. Queensland Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries (DPI&F) researcher David Phelps and colleagues are working with Queensland graziers to assess the extent and economic impact of Mitchell grass dieback and to devise recovery strategies. Funding for the research is joint (more)...