"We've achieved what we thought we were going to achieve in five years in under one.”

Just 12 months ago, cattle on Carolyn and Ken Schmidt's property relied on the Brisbane River as their primary water source, concentrating grazing pressure and limiting pasture recovery.

Healthy Land & Water is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Trevor Evans as Chairperson of its Board, bringing extensive leadership experience across government, industry, and the sustainability sector.

Behind every biological control agent released into Australia's environment exists a dedicated team conducting years of thorough research and testing.

 

At the Queensland Department of Primary Industries’ (QDPI) Ecosciences Precinct in Dutton Park, that work happens every day as part of the Riparian Weed Control Program. Funded by Seqwater and managed by Healthy Land & Water, a team of researchers and technicians are working to find safe, effective ways to support the management of invasive weeds like Madeira vine (Plectonycha correntina).

 

Healthy soil underpins productive farms, resilient businesses and Australia's future food security. As farming faces increasing pressure from rising input costs, climate variability and the need to produce more with less, understanding what lies beneath our feet has never been more important.

Clean, reliable drinking water doesn’t start at the tap – it starts in the landscape.

As South East Queensland’s population grows, demand for safe, reliable drinking water continues to increase. Protecting water quality at its source has never been more important.

That’s where the Mid Brisbane Rivercare Program comes in.

 

What role can carbon and natural capital play in a productive and profitable cattle business?

That was the question explored by 20 landholders from the Somerset and Scenic Rim regions who recently participated in the Cattle, Carbon & Natural Capital Bus Tour, delivered by Healthy Land & Water and the Department of Primary Industries.