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Key Messages National Riparian Lands Research & Development Program

Wilgara Wetland - sustainably managing wetlands

Eric Fishers family has been farming Wilgara since 1909. The cattle grazing property is in the heart of the Macquarie Marshes, one of Australia’s most significant wetlands. From an early age, Mr Fisher has been keen to conserve the natural and productive values of his property.

Our Search for a Sustainable Future

South of Benalla at Warrenbayne, Bill and Debbie Hill run a mixed property - Angus cattle, fine merino sheep in a rotational grazing system ranging from native grasses to high input pastures with an eclectic approach that successfully combines nature conservation and productivity.

Milk production through sustainable Land & Water Utilisation

Max and Evelyn Warren’s family have been dairying in the Macalister Irrigation District since the 1950s.

Productivity with Compassion - Not an impossible dream

Hugo Spooner who believes that achieving a balance between protecting sensitive natural landscapes and maintaining a profitable grazing enterprise is not an impossible dream, and he is producing a booklet to detail his experiences and methods as a guide for other graziers.

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Signposts for Australian agriculture: the Australian dairy industry

This is a Signposts factsheet

This is an abreviated version of the Signposts report of the same title.

Signposts for Australian agriculture (Signposts) is a partnership between industry, government and research organisations. It provides access to economic, social and environmental

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Signposts for Australian agriculture: the Australian dairy industry

Signposts for Australian agriculture (Signposts) is a partnership between industry, government and research organisations. It provides access to economic, social and environmental data specific to an industry in order to inform policy development, strategic decision making and research priorities. Agriculture is under pressure to demonstrate its performance credentials - in particular its environmental credentials, and to inform the community about its management practices. The agriculture (more)...