June 6, 2018
Beef producers and agribusinesses wanting insights into the latest research on pasture dieback, cattle herds and genetics have been encouraged to attend a free forum to be held at the Brian Pastures Research Station near Gayndah this month.
AgForce Cattle President Bim Struss said the “My Produce, Your Plate, Our Future” forum was a rare opportunity to see first-hand the variety of work currently underway at the cattle research station.
“A key focus of the field day will be fighting pasture dieback, with researchers from Meat and Livestock Australia and the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries discussing the scope of the problem, how it has expanded and the objectives of a trial at the research station,” Mr Struss said.
“Other topics being discussed on the day include tackling Indian couch grass invasion, the benefits of planting leucaena pastures, how to manage calf loss and cattle genetics.”
Mr Struss said the forum would include a session with AgForce CEO Michael Guerin and would be followed by a barbecue hosted by the AgForce Cattle Board where producers would have the opportunity to discuss industry issues and priorities with their AgForce representatives.
“It promises to be an interesting and informative day aimed at getting producers looking at challenges they face and ideas that can help them take their business forward,” he said.
The “My Produce, Your Plate, Our Future” forum, which has been funded under the State Government’s Community Drought Support Program, will be held at the Brian Pastures Research Station on Wednesday, June 20, from from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
The forum is free but registrations are essential. Bookings can be made online
For more information, contact Kerry Godwin on 0472-825-757 ( Kerry.godwin@daf.qld.gov.au) or Sarah Due on 0427-144-298 (DueS@agforceqld.org.au)
