Climate and Weather Trend Analysis for Western Queensland Grazing

Western Queensland grazing regions are experiencing more hot days, fewer cool nights, and changing rainfall patterns — trends that are reshaping livestock management and increasing risks to production. This interactive tool analyses climate patterns, hot days, and rainfall data to help landholders make informed decisions, manage heat stress, and plan for resilient and productive properties.

Funded in partnership with the Rural Economies Centre of Excellence (RECoE), and SQNNSW Innovation Hub, University of Southern Queensland, the analysis provides practical insights for grazing planning and risk management.

Click here to explore the data and trends for your region

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Emergency Plan

The BANC Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan outlines preparedness response and recovery actions for each asset with the aim of reducing the impact of catastrophic events.

Invasive Cactus

Cactus weeds have become more aggressive in our region due to climate shifts, drought and rainfall variability.

Watertight

The Queensland Government has established the WaterTight program to be carried out by the Natural Resource Management groups

Prickly Acacia

Funded by the Commonwealth Government, the project aims to improve property planning to ensure that the current threats to springs are reduced.

LANDCARE

Funded through the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program, the SAF is a trusted partner providing critical advice and extension services

SEEDY BUSINESS

Sometimes, even mother nature needs a hand. Having perfected Prickly Acacia control, we have begun seeding work to “turbo charge” pasture recovery.

SUCCESS IN THE MAKING

With the summer rain, plants are now leaping out of the ground.

THE TECH SAVY DESERT RAT

iPads are not just toys for us. They’ve become critical tools in recording our data and helping us to refine our mapping.

IS DIESEL BECOMING A THING OF THE PAST?

The increased cost of diesel, along with its health and environmental issues, has opened the door for a new kind of herbicide.

THORNVILLE QUANDARY

When pastures don’t return as expected.

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