Connecting First Nations land management with modern farming practices

The Woorabinda Pastoral Company is made up mostly of Traditional Owners who are invested in looking after Country. In this episode we speak to employees at Woorabinda Pastoral Company, Greening Australia and Resource Consulting Services about how their knowledge of the land directly compliments the…

Grazing Land Management Practice Change at Moonkan Park

In this episode of The Ripple Effect we speak to graziers who are changing the way they do business, to reduce erosion, through an approach called Grazing Land Management Practice Change. This looks at how graziers manage their cattle on their land to get the best out of their business.

Team Hatchlings

In this episode of The Ripple Effect we speak to the next generation of young leaders in conservation from FBA’s youth volunteers – Team Hatchlings. The group is working to protect sea turtles on the Capricorn Coast.

Reducing sediment run-off at Dunrobin

When we think of threats to the Great Barrier Reef, sediment run-off probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But this is one of the most significant issues impacting the health of the Reef. In this episode we speak to a land manager who is working to reduce erosion, improve land conditio…

Introducing The Ripple Effect season three

Check out Barrier Breakers, the third season of FBA’s podcast series, The Ripple Effect. This season features conversations with diverse individuals from the region, highlighting how their efforts are creating momentum towards positive change. Listen to our first episode now.

Regenerating landscapes and minds

Regenerative agriculture is connecting landholders, extension staff and technical experts to achieve impressive environmental outcomes. The global groundswell occurring is fuelled by passionate people and is by no means restrained by country or geography. A powerful communicator and influencer in t…

Ecological outcomes = economic income

Regenerative agriculture is creating positive ecological, as well as economic, outcomes for landholders across central Queensland. Facing crippling drought, rapid technological advances and higher global demand, the pressure on farmers and soil is at an all-time high. In this episode, FBA chats wi…

Harvesting sunshine and gravity

Are you working with or against the natural features of your property?FBA speaks with Stuart Andrews of Tarwyn Park Training to understand the principles of Natural Sequence Farming, pioneered by his father Peter Andrews.Landholders across the Fitzroy region are adapting in different ways to drier …

Planting trees and removing weeds

Planting a single tree is the easiest legacy any human can make. A tree can last centuries, produce oxygen and improve human wellbeing. Environmentally, a tree stabilises soil, preventing sediment run off into waterways. Habitats and sanctuaries are created for wildlife.In this episode, we speak to…

Boats, beaches and bottle art - cleaning up human collateral

Marine Debris, a mixture of words that juxtapose each other. Marine: beautiful, natural; and debris – litter, ugly. Across CQ, groups and individuals are working to battle marine debris - the by-product of consumable waste. FBA takes a look under the surface to challenge everything you know about w…