Graziers share advice on tropical grasses, water management

Tropical pastures, farm biodiversity, landscape rehydration techniques and soil health were just some of the topics discussed during a recent farm tour.

Sixteen graziers from around Bingara, Barraba and Copeton visited two local properties, Mitiamo and Glenall. The event was organised by Janelle Schafer, a Bingara-based Extension Officer with the Southern Queensland and Northern NSW Drought Innovation Hub.

She said the group was excited to hear about the Mack family’s success in sowing their tropical grasses directly into the native grasses.

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