Learn more about our projects, funded through Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program, that promote sustainable practices while improving productivity.
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Integrated Engagement and Capacity Building
The project improves reef water quality by providing resources, training and networking opportunities for extension staff and farmers. It also supports farmer peer-to-peer groups with funding targeted at practice change.
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Agricultural economics team
This project encourages economic analysis and decision-support tools for informed farming practice changes in the Great Barrier Reef catchment.
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Climate Smart Grazing extension tools
This project will promote the use of a new FORAGE pasture budget tool to inform grazing land management decisions and improve reef water quality.
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Banana nutrient trials
The project tests and analyses the use of nutrients in banana farming to improve agricultural productivity and environmental outcomes.
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Managing pesticides
The project aims to encourage the responsible use of pesticides in accordance with label instructions.
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Grazing extension
The grazing extension project works with graziers to reduce sediment loss from grazing lands and improve reef water quality.
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Spyglass remediation project
The project aims to reduce sediment loss and improve reef water quality by increasing understanding of cost-effective alluvial gully remediation techniques.
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Land condition project - mapping grazing land
The project maps the condition of grazing land to enable graziers and other reef stakeholders to understand changes in the grazing landscape and make informed management decisions.
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Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) program
The program supports graziers to improve land condition through personalised extension assistance, action plan development and funding for activities that enhance reef water quality.
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Sustainable grains farming in reef catchments
Experience the Sustainable Grains Project's transformative impact, boosting agricultural productivity while safeguarding the Great Barrier Reef.
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Agriculture water treatment project
The project promotes the use of treatment systems and wetland management on farms to ensure good water quality and sustainable food production.
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Coastal farming systems
This initiative promotes the uptake of improved farming systems to improve productivity and reef water quality.