Experts warn currant bush in North Queensland grazing areas is growing so fast, it's reducing pasture. 

Some paddocks are losing up to 30 percent of pasture due to the shrub. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Department of Primary Industries Principal Extension Officer for grazing land management Bob Shepherd about how to manage it.

Experts warn currant bush in North Queensland grazing areas is growing so fast, it's reducing pasture.&nbsp;
Some paddocks are losing up to 30 percent of pasture due to the shrub.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Department of Primary Industries Principal Extension Officer for grazing land management Bob Shepherd about how to manage it.

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